Senior R&D Sustaining Engineer, Instruments - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.

Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere.

Summary :

The Instruments Engineering team is a highly energetic and actively growing team that is responsible for developing and ultimately driving Calyxo's instruments and accessories from concept to launch and beyond We are looking for a Senior R&D Sustaining Engineer to drive design solutions and support process enhancements for commercialized products, working closely alongside the systems, vision and sensors, and software R&D teams, to catalyze the advancement of an innovative, single-use kidney stone treatment devices. You will be immersed in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team, teaming up with cross-functional partners in Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Clinical, and Regulatory to integrate and implement these solutions into our commercialized product(s).

In This Role, You Will :

• Lead and inform the design, development and qualification strategy for design-related product enhancements and line extensions in response to internal and / or external feedback.
• Lead design-related root cause analysis efforts, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as an R&D SME for projects lead by cross-functions, and partner with cross-functional teams to gain alignment on qualification strategies.
• Create prototypes, design fixturing, devise feasibility studies, and execute testing to draw meaningful conclusions and guide product development.
• Collaborate with the Post-Market Surveillance team to support effective root cause analysis of device issues returning from the field.
• Ensure design and development pathways maintain adherence to the design control process, working with cross-functional partners to enable manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.
• Use SolidWorks to create well-defined models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Support the generation of new or revised product requirements and engineering specifications.
• Create and execute protocols, and author associated reports and risk documentation, developing and validating new test methods as needed.
• Effectively communicate project progress, results, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate external testing activities such as sterilization, packaging, and biocompatibility testing as needed, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

Who You Will Report To :

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What We Offer :

At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.

We also offer an attractive compensation package, which includes :

Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but also prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities, which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.

Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Disclaimer :

At Calyxo, we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following :

We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.