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# Manufacturing Engineering Technician (I/II/III), NPI at Neptune Medical

- **Company:** Neptune Medical
- **Location:** Burlingame California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-03-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neptunemedical/jobs/4672750005

## Job description

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 Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Triton Robotic Endoscopy will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.

TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Technician (I/II/III), NPI

## POSITION SUMMARY:

As an NPI Engineering Technician you will be responsible for supporting NPI Manufacturing Engineering in developing our Endoscopes from concept to product commercialization. They will support manufacturing prototypes, process development, equipment maintenance, and executing test protocols.

The ideal candidate would act with passion and intensity in a medical device start-up that is fast paced and collaborative and 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.

## ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate with R&D and NPI engineers to evaluate and assemble new designs and manufacturing methods with the ability to work with little to no written instructions.
- Manufacture medical devices for prototype, process development, design verification, and commercialization phases.
- Assists engineering with defining manufacturing process instructions, and identifies critical equipment, fixtures, and tooling to aid in implementation of new designs
- Identify and investigate process, quality, and workmanship issues and assist engineering in documenting and implementing process improvements.
- Support engineers in executing test protocols to collect data to characterize manufacturing processes, Equipment Installation Qualifications (IQ), and Operational Qualifications (OQ), and Process Qualifications (PQ).
- Comfortable supporting manufacturing of multiple sub-assembly builds with the use of hand tools and equipment.
- Keep work area, equipment and materials clean, organized and properly identified.
- Conduct cross training with technicians and production assemblers and provide technical support as needed.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience with manufacturing processes such as coil winding, braiding, lamination, die bonding, hot box, adhesive dispensing, UV curing, and cutting techniques.
- Experience working directly with engineering during development and design transfer to refine process, equipment/tooling development, and inspection.
- Strong communication skills – ability to communicate in English orally and via writing.
- Positive demeanor with a strong work ethic and desire to be a big part of a growing organization.
- Minimum 5 years working in a medical device manufacturing industry preferably in catheter manufacturing.
- High school diploma or GED

Neptune Medical is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART Station.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting hourly rate for this role is between $35 to $50 pr hour 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.

Neptune medical 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.

## About Neptune Medical

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Neptune Medical is a venture-backed medical device company creating the future of endoscopy with its proprietary Dynamic Rigidization™ technology, enabling unprecedented control and precision in gastrointestinal procedures.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Burlingame, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Alex Tilson (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical devices – gastrointestinal endoscopy
- **Target customers**: Hospitals, academic medical centers, and gastroenterologists (B2B)
- **Mission or purpose**: “To go where no one has gone, and do what no one has done” – advancing minimally invasive care through innovation

## Products & Services
- **Pathfinder®**: FDA-cleared dynamic rigidizing overtube that enhances endoscope stability and control during upper and lower GI procedures; used in over 15,000 patients at leading U.S. hospitals.
- **Triton™ Robotic Endoscopy System**: A fully flexible robotic system designed for easy navigation, precision, and control throughout the entire colon. Currently in clinical trials (first-in-human study completed with 100% cecal intubation rate and no adverse events). Not yet for sale in the U.S. or international markets.
- **Dynamic Rigidization™ Technology**: Proprietary platform that allows an endoscope to transition between flexible and rigid states on demand, enabling challenging therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – $97M (Series D, August 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sonder Capital (lead), Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Korea Omega Investment, Shangbay Capital, Scientific Health Development. Board includes Fred Moll (co-founder of Intuitive Surgical) and Mir Imran (InCube Ventures).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 128 employees as of mid-2026 (+26.3% year-over-year)
  - 12 active job postings (+20% year-over-year)
  - Positive first-in-human study results for Triton (May 2026) – 100% cecal intubation, 67.5% polyp detection rate
  - Spun out Jupiter Endovascular subsidiary in 2024 to sharpen focus on GI robotics

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Dynamic Rigidization™ technology** – a unique, patented platform that no competitor has replicated.
- **First-mover with FDA-cleared Pathfinder** – already adopted in 15,000+ procedures, building clinical evidence and physician trust.
- **Strategic investor backing** – Olympus (global endoscopy leader) and Sonder Capital provide deep industry expertise and capital.
- **Strong patent portfolio** – 54 patents covering endoscopy, medical equipment, and digestive system procedures.
- **Triton robotic system** – aims to combine the benefits of flexible endoscopy with robotic precision, addressing colonoscopy demand and physician fatigue.

## Strategic Focus
- **Primary priority**: Commercializing the Triton robotic endoscopy system, including regulatory submissions (FDA/CE Mark) and expanding clinical data.
- **Continued Pathfinder adoption** – scaling sales to more hospitals and academic centers.
- **Talent acquisition** – actively hiring across engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, systems), quality, clinical affairs, and manufacturing to support product development and scale-up.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “collaborative, innovative, ambitious” – a nimble start-up environment where employees contribute directly to groundbreaking medical technology.
- **Work model**: Likely on-site at the Burlingame lab/office (state-of-the-art clean room and bench facilities). Location is adjacent to SFO airport, BART, and Caltrain for easy commuting.
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; matching 401(k); daily lunch, drinks, and snacks; stock option grants.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on robotics, hardware, and software – teams work on everything from Linux software platforms to NPI process development. Many hires come from Intuitive, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, and Auris Health.
- **Growth opportunity**: Joining at a pivotal stage (post-Series D, pre-commercial launch of Triton) offers significant career growth and equity upside.

## Sources
1. [neptunemedical.com](https://neptunemedical.com/)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neptunemedical)
3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/neptune-medical)
4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neptunemedical)

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