Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician – Capstan Medical

Reports to: Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Supervisor

Workplace Type: Onsite

Location: Santa Cruz County, CA

Capstan Medical is an engineering incubator focusing on minimally invasive structural heart treatment. We cultivate cutting‑edge technology centered on patient value, with a collaborative and fast‑paced culture in a repurposed warehouse space in Santa Cruz. Our active programs target catheter‑based repair devices for heart diseases, and we specialize in micro‑scale mechanical medical devices.

• Provide support in incoming quality inspections for implantable medical devices and/or capital equipment.
• Execute inspection and/or test procedures to evaluate all aspects of development of new products.
• Review quality records such as Device History Records of product sub‑assemblies and/or finished goods.
• Conduct quality inspections of supplied medical device components and maintain associated records.
• Assist the QA team in remedial actions to support disposition of product or component non‑conformance.
• Assist in environmental monitoring processes and related record keeping.
• Operate specialized equipment that supports established test and/or cleaning activities.

• Perform visual inspections (detect defects) using a microscope and/or magnification inspection systems.
• Conduct measurements using tools such as calipers, pin gauges, micrometers, etc.
• Read manufacturing prints and identify associated specifications/characteristics related to inspection and testing.
• Use computers and general office software for data entry.

• High school graduate; AA degree is a plus.
• 3 years of experience in a Class III medical device manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Device History Record review experience is a plus.
• Experience with structural implant heart devices is preferred.

• Work on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space in a fun, hands‑on, collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for projects and training to continue learning and technical growth.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, plus flex time off.
• Work‑hard, play‑hard culture: bike or running shoes welcome, fun office outings inside and outside the office.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Quality Assurance
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing (Industry)

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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