Manufacturing Technician - 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 Manufacturing Technician supports product development and production by building prototypes, executing manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality. This role plays a key part in driving process improvements, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency and performance. Additionally, the technician contributes to engineering projects, data analysis, and the successful transfer of manufacturing processes to external partners.

In This Role, You Will:

• Perform prototype builds, including assembly and testing of early-stage designs, to support product development and validation.
• Execute standard production builds in accordance with established procedures, and quality requirements.
• Identify, recommend, and execute continuous process improvements.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues; escalate complex problems to engineering or maintenance.
• Assist in equipment setup, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Support process validations, engineering builds, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance) to resolve issues and optimize production.
• Input and maintain process data into Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems to support monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Support Sales and Marketing by assisting in the creation of product demos and development of new demo SKUs to showcase product capabilities.
• Provide training and guidance to assemblers on manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality standards to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Support the Quality team by assisting with Nonconformance Material Reports (NCMRs), including investigation, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with the bring-up and integration of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), including technical transfer, training, and initial production support.
• Help with Engineering projects.
• Represent MFG Engineering in the CER
• Any other tasks assigned by management

Who You Will Report To:

• Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Requirements:

• Education: High School Education
• Minimum: 3 years' experience
• Medical device experience preferred
• Work location: Pleasanton, onsite
• Travel: Up to 10%, local and international
• Full time employment
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds
• Sit for up to 8 hours/day
• Work with hazardous materials, wearing protective equipment
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

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:

• A competitive hourly rate of $29.33 - $45.67 DOE and variable incentive plan
• Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
• Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation

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:

• Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture.
• Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates, either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment.
• Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information, such as your full name, address, phone number, or identification documents, via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of firstname.lastname@calyxoinc.com. If you receive a request for information from any other domain, please contact us directly at info@calyxoinc.com to verify the legitimacy of the communication.

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