Incoming Quality Control Technician

At Capstan Medical, we’re building one of the most exciting and innovative companies in medtech—developing a first-of-its-kind robotic platform for minimally invasive heart valve treatment. Our team combines surgical robotics, catheter-based delivery, and next-generation implants to transform complex procedures into safer, lower-stress solutions for patients and clinicians alike. As a highly collaborative, hands-on team, we move fast, wear multiple hats, and believe the best ideas can come from anyone.

Based in Santa Cruz, our unique workspace blends cutting-edge Bay Area innovation with a lifestyle-driven environment near trails, beaches, and open space—creating the perfect place to do meaningful, career-defining work.

Location: Santa Cruz - candidates must be able to commute to our Santa Cruz location daily for this role. (No relocation is being offered at this time)

The Incoming Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting incoming medical device components and materials to ensure they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports incoming quality control activities, performs visual and dimensional inspections, reviews quality documentation, assists with nonconformance investigations, and helps maintain accurate quality records in a Class III medical device manufacturing environment. The technician works closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of implantable medical devices and related equipment.

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Why join us:

• We offer a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space that can make a meaningful impact for patients
• We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off
• We thrive in our work-hard, play-hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes if you’d like or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. We enjoy time inside the office and out!

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, and disability, or other legally protected status.