# Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer, Robotics - Company: [Capstan Medical]() - Location: Santa Cruz, California - Team: Engineering - Robotics Hardware - Posted: February 12, 2026 ## Job description Reports to: Managing Principle Mechanical Engineer, R&D   Workplace Type: Hybrid, on-site in Santa Cruz an average of 4-days per week   At Capstan Medical, we’re building one of the most exciting and innovative companies in medtech—developing a first-of-its-kind robotic platform for minimally invasive heart valve treatment. Our team combines surgical robotics, catheter-based delivery, and next-generation implants to transform complex procedures into safer, lower-stress solutions for patients and clinicians alike. As a highly collaborative, hands-on team, we move fast, wear multiple hats, and believe the best ideas can come from anyone.  Based in Santa Cruz, our unique workspace blends cutting-edge Bay Area innovation with a lifestyle-driven environment near trails, beaches, and open space—creating the perfect place to do meaningful, career-defining work.   The Opportunity: We are building a novel medical robotic application, bringing together an exciting set of hardware and software into an elegant product. We are looking for someone who can take a mechanical system of the robot design from initial concept all the way to product. ## Apply [Apply on Capstan Medical]() Canonical job page: