Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

About Us

Neptune Medical is an innovative and ambitious venture capital-funded Silicon Valley medical device start-up creating next-generation gastroenterology systems. We design, manufacture, and commercialize medical devices based on our proprietary Dynamic Rigidization technology that instantly toggles thin-walled tubes between flexible and rigid states. Pathfinder is our first FDA-cleared device and is used in diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy procedures. We are located in Burlingame, CA near the Millbrae intermodal (BART/Caltrain) station.

GI Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Location: Burlingame, CA (On-Site)

Reports To: Manager, Operations and Engineering

Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-time

Work Duration: January-June 2026 (6 month paid Co-Op position)

We are seeking a recent graduate or current undergraduate for a role as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed the requirements, act with a high level of responsibility, and work in a fast-paced and collaborative medical device start-up.

• Root cause analysis to investigate yield loss and nonconformances
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for product enhancements, cost reduction, and scaling production
• Assist the execution of design and process improvements, validation activities, and related qualifications
• Author test methods, protocols, and detailed technical reports
• Perform analytical calculations
• Author and update manufacturing process instructions (MPIs) to reduce risk and optimize production performance
• Leverage for prototyping and process improvements
• Represent Manufacturing on cross-functional teams ensuring proper DFM
• Generate detailed CAD component and assembly drawings using Solid Works
• Design, document, troubleshoot and implement new and upgraded equipment/fixturing for Production
• Participate in supplier selection, qualification, and MRR (NCR) and CAPA efforts
• Emphasize quality and utilize a risk-driven approach to ensure GMP compliance
• Contribute to the overall intellectual property position of the Company
• Work within a regulated, quality-system driven, FDA-monitored medical device environment
• Work well independently and as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team
• Secondary responsibilities: assist with testing product on the bench, in tissue models, and in live animals; develop test methods, protocols and reports to evaluate components, systems, and processes

• Recent graduate or undergraduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineering; related majors acceptable with relevant skills
• Significant hands-on engineering experience and aptitude
• Desire to contribute in a small, lean medical device start-up
• Inventive with discipline and attention to detail

• Your resume
• (Optional) A short cover letter showing you read this and can meet our needs (briefly explain why you’d be great in this role)

The starting base pay for this role is between $31.25-$38.46/hour. Actual base pay depends on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range may change in the future. This role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.