Triton Robotics, a division of Neptune Medical, is a lean, innovative, and ambitious venture capital funded Silicon Valley medical device start-up. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our Dynamic Rigidization™ technology. Now we are building something truly unique: A fully flexible medical robotic platform intended to replace much of manual endoscopy. We believe our technology will be the standard for endoluminal robotics for decades to come.

TITLE:  Senior/Staff Process Development Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff/Principal Process Development Engineer will focus on further developing our product and then transferring it into a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will possess a passion for medical device engineering and a record of successful process, tooling and equipment design.  This role will engage in cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the product development process, reduce cost of goods, and enable more complex designs through manufacturing improvements.

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.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with product development to design and prototype novel manufacturing processes and equipment
• Create Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI’s), test methods, product drawings, and component specifications
• Upgrade our manufacturing processes to ensure proper DFM and maximum scalability of our medical devices
• Initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost and cycle time
• Identify new potential vendors and suppliers, and maintain relationship with existing vendors and suppliers
• Design and prototype novel manufacturing equipment and fixturing, and perform qualification activities as required
• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures that comply with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485, and any other applicable domestic

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Related Engineering
• 5+ years of work experience as a process development or mechanical engineer
• Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams.
• Generated and managed manufacturing documentation for a commercial medical device product (MPIs, LHRs, BOM, flowcharts, etc.)
• Capable with CAD modeling, engineering drawing generation, DFM, tolerance analysis and tooling design
• Possess knowledge of process validation, GMP, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes
• Solid understanding of design controls
• A driven outlook and with a strong desire to succeed as an engineer, as a team, and as a company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with development of articulating endoscopes and catheters, particularly robotic.
• Experience with disposables/consumables
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers

Triton Robotics 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 $130,000 and $195,000 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.

Triton Robotics 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.