R&D Engineer, Advanced Development Intern - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo • Pleasanton, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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.
The Advanced Development team is responsible for early-stage development and risk retirement of high risk and high reward design concepts. This team will develop proven ideas that work into the product development pipeline. The team works with a hands-on fail-fast approach, iterating through various ideas to develop solutions that have a significant impact on kidney stone management.

Requirements

• Education: Recent graduate or current junior/senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related field
• Work location: Pleasanton, CA
• Travel: Minimal (~5%)
• Full time employment
• Proficiency in a 3-D modeling software (Solidworks Preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and accept challenges
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to change
• Ability to solve problems and analyze data
• Ability to think and work independently and in teams
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate mechanical and/or electro-mechanical concepts for improved kidney stone treatment
• Improve benchtop simulations by researching and evaluating clinical use conditions, patient anatomical challenges and current kidney stone treatments
• Use SolidWorks, rapid prototyping and basic prototyping to create models, test fixtures and device improvements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to create solutions that best meets product and/or user needs
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern