Sr R&D Prototype Machinist - Imperative Care

Job Title: Sr R&D Prototype Machinist

Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site and full time

Why Imperative Care?

Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is changing the way stroke is treated. As part of our team, you’d be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke care. Every day, the technologies that we develop at Imperative Care directly impact human lives. Our focus is on the needs of the patient, and they come first in everything we do.

What You’ll Do

The primary function of the Sr. R&D Prototype Machinist will be to oversee the daily activities of the prototyping shop, to operate and maintain shop equipment (manual and NC) as well as aid and facilitate concept development, ideation, and prototyping with the R&D team.  The Sr. Machinist will produce and/or repair tooling, fixtures, and assemblies for engineering and production according to specifications.  The Sr. Machinist will be knowledgeable in safe machine shop practices and will serve as a liaison to train individuals on proper usage and shop etiquette.

• Produce parts using manual, semi-automated or automated (NC) equipment.
• Engage with internal stakeholders as well as external job shops, vendors, and suppliers in the procurement and manufacture of prototypes, fixtures, and production tooling.
• Accurately read and understand engineering drawings, CNC programs (g-code), and work instructions to ensure proper set-up requirements, sequence operations, and dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product.
• Fabricate parts/assemblies per specifications and delivery schedules.
• Perform required math computations associated with fabrication.
• Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Complete extensive machining tasks for tooling and fixtures.
• Assist engineers in the design, development, and assembly of tooling and equipment.
• Knowledge of metallurgical and polymeric properties.
• Review and provide feedback and recommendations on drawings or instructions to understand specification of output.
• Perform inspection of parts using various dimensional tooling.
• Maintain a clean and organized machine shop and equipment to ensure they are functional, reliable, and safe.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.

What You’ll Bring

• HS diploma and a minimum of 4+ years related experience preferably in the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of and exposure to product manufacturing, testing, and data collection.
• Should possess strong math skills.
• Familiar with GMP and GDP procedures and requirements desired.
• Ability to work independently or in team setting required.
• Familiar with using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, mills, grinders etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Good interpersonal skills, effective interaction with Operations and other departments

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

Salary Range: $87,000 – 100,000/annually

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

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