Staff R&D; Technician, Hardware

Triton Medical Robotics, a division of 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 Triton is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy.
Our robot will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.
TITLE: Staff R&D Technician, Hardware POSITION SUMMARY: As a Staff 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 be tasked to build various aspects of the capital hardware for our groundbreaking flexible robotic platform.
You will assist engineers with the product and process design including the hands-on development and assembly of novel robotic systems and test fixtures.
You will be asked to provide valuable assembly and design feedback to the team and tasked with the creation of manufacturing assembly process instructions.
You'll 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: Effectively manage time and work across multiple project tasks with minimal supervision.
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, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing process instructions for robotic assemblies.
Creation and implementation of fixtures for on-line and end-of-line testing and verification.
Development and assembly of cabling systems including shielded cable bundles, stranded wire, flat-flex and high-speed differential cables.
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.
Maintenance and equipment installation and qualification of lab equipment and test fixtures.
Maintain orderly and clean lab space.
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.
Proven experience using basic power tools – drill/impact driver, bandsaw, drill press, etc.
Proven experience using measuring/inspection tools – calipers, micrometers and microscopes, etc.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to read 2D engineering drawings to build and maintain simple fixtures and robotic systems.
Employee may be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with medical device design and manufacturing.
Experience in development of robotic systems.
Experience using various 3D printing technologies.
Experience in development of medical devices.
Developed products from invention to market release.
Experience in a start-up environment.
Experience operating machine tools (manual mill/lathe) Basic familiarity with Solidworks, Altium, or other 3D CAD software 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 annual base salary for this role is between $90,000 and $130,000 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.