Senior R&D Technician, Hardware

Neptune Medical, is an innovative, venture capital funded medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our technology. Now the team at Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Triton Robotic Endoscopy will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.

TITLE: Senior R&D Technician, Hardware

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an R&D Technician on the Triton Robotics Hardware Team you will join a talented team of engineers and designers tasked with developing robotic solutions to solve complicated medical challenges.  In this unique role, you will wear a multitude of hats and take on responsibilities across the system from test and fixture design, electrical cabling, prototyping, and lab maintenance. You’ll work closely with engineers to build prototype systems and test bench setups based upon draft MPIs and BOMs, ensuring accurate documentation through DHRs.  You’ll own some system components, ensuring released drawings adhere to documentation standards.  You’ll also assist with implementation of test fixtures and processes to ensure prototypes and products meet performance and safety standards before use.

The ideal candidate will act with passion and intensity in a medical device start-up that is fast paced and collaborative and will display the ability to perform to the requirements outlined below. For the right person, this position will be a tremendously exciting and career-defining opportunity, making core contributions to a genuinely new type of medical robotic platform.  If you’re looking for a place where you’ll have a voice and impact, this could be the role for you.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with engineers and others to assemble functional prototypes of novel robotic systems and provide valuable feedback on the design and assembly process to the team.
• Creation and implementation of fixtures for on-line and end-of-line testing and verification.
• Development, assembly, and release of cabling systems including shielded cable bundles, stranded wire, flat-flex and high-speed differential cables.
• Work with external vendors to have custom cables produced for prototyping needs.
• Assembly and rework of mechanical assemblies including actuators, ball screws, linear rails, structural assemblies.
• Assembly and test of integrated electrical systems including wiring, test, debug.
• Rework of electrical PCAs including minor soldering/blue wire changes.
• Run the Capital/Systems R&D lab including maintenance and care for 3D printers, prototype inventory, and tooling.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and a minimum of 6-8 years’ experience as an R&D technician.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate in English orally and via writing.
• Proven ability to work independently with a given set of priorities.
• Ability to write simple process instructions including detailed steps and images.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement simple fixtures for assembly and test of systems.
• Proven experience using a variety of hand tools, cabling & crimping tools and demonstrated experience performing basic to technical PCA/PCB rework.
• Familiarity with 3D printers, understanding materials, material selection, and printer maintenance.
• Employee may be required to lift objects up to 60 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with medical device design and manufacturing.
• Experience in development of robotic systems.
• Experience using various 3D printing technologies.
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Experience operating machine tools (manual mill/lathe)
• Basic familiarity with Solidworks, Altium, and other 3D CAD software

Neptune Medical is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART station.  

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $95,000 and $135,000 depending on experience. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: education, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, benefits and 401(K) with matching.

Neptune Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.