Sr. Research and Development Technician, 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 Senior R&D Technician is a critical member of the team, responsible for hands-on support in the design, testing, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. This role blends technical skill with collaboration, playing a vital part in building and evaluating prototypes, improving processes, and maintaining equipment to ensure high-quality and regulatory-compliant products. Working closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams, the Senior Technician contributes to key milestones from early-stage development through product launch and beyond in a dynamic, fast-paced medical device environment.
In This Role, You Will:
Support product development by building prototypes, conducting tests, and documenting results in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams.
Support process development through hands-on prototyping and problem solving.
Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain lab equipment, fixtures, and tools to ensure consistent performance.
Assist in validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and design verification testing.
Support manufacturing transfer activities including pilot builds and process documentation.
Ensure compliance with company quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).
Who You Will Report To:
Director, Instruments Engineering
Requirements:
Education: Associates degree or technical certification in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field