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Junior Research & Development EngineerKoya Medical • Oakland, CA, United States
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Junior Research & Development Engineer

Junior Research & Development Engineer

Koya Medical • Oakland, CA, United States
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Koya Medical, a privately held company founded in 2018, is a transformative healthcare company developing breakthrough treatments for venous diseases and lymphedema to enable joint contractions, patient mobility, and personalized care that is unavailable with traditional compression therapy.

About Koya Medical

Koya Medical, a privately held company founded in 2018, is a transformative healthcare company developing breakthrough treatments for venous diseases and lymphedema to enable joint contractions, patient mobility, and personalized care that is unavailable with traditional compression therapy.Koya is always looking for curious and passionate individuals who want to join a fast-paced team for a career in transforming venous and lymphatic care through innovative people-centric technologies that improve lives and empower self-care. Koya values integrity, humility, hard-work, camaraderie, and fun.We offer a base + bonus compensation package, and a competitive benefits program.

Description

Join Our Team

Koya is always looking for curious and passionate individuals who want to join a fast-paced team for a career in transforming venous and lymphatic care through innovative people-centric technologies that improve lives and empower self-care. Koya values integrity, humility, hard-work, camaraderie, and fun.

We offer a base + bonus compensation package, and a competitive benefits program.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior R&D Engineer (2-5 years of experience) to join our growing R&D team. This role will support both existing product lines and the development of a robust portfolio of new devices. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in mechanical engineering, be skilled in prototyping and testing, and bring a strong working knowledge of drawings, CAD tools, and medical device quality systems.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic team where your work will have a direct impact on improving patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Collaborate with the Quality team and suppliers to update and improve engineering drawings based on feedback.
  • Work with suppliers to improve yield and reliability of manufactured components.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and testing of new pipeline products under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Support the iteration and improvement of product concepts through prototyping, analysis, and feedback.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams cross the business to implement product line improvements.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new medical devices within the R&D team.
  • Create and execute testing protocols, and conduct product and component testing as required.
  • Design and develop R&D and manufacturing test equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 2-5 years of engineering experience, ideally in medical devices or a regulated industry.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks with strong CAD and drawing standards knowledge.
  • Functional understanding of electronics, including basic analog and digital circuits.
  • Practical understanding of production manufacturing processes
  • Practical programming experience (Python, Arduino, or equivalent).
  • Strong hands-on prototyping and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with human factors engineering.
  • Bonus Skills and Experience :

  • Development of wearable medical devices.
  • Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems.
  • Core Competencies

  • Continuous Improvement - Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn; seeks feedback and applies it to refine skills, processes, and designs.
  • Problem Solving - Approaches technical challenges with creativity and persistence, identifying solutions through research, testing, and iteration.
  • Service Focus - Understands the importance of supporting project needs and delivering high-quality work that meets both internal and external stakeholder expectations.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork - Works effectively within cross-functional teams, contributes ideas, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
  • Communication - Clearly documents work, shares progress updates, and actively listens to feedback to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Change Agility - Adapts quickly to shifting priorities, new technologies, or design requirements while maintaining a positive, flexible mindset.
  • Tools and Technology

  • SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD modeling and drawing experience)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • G-Suite
  • 3D Printing
  • Machine Shop Fabrication
  • (+) Adobe Suite
  • Physical Functions and Work Environment

    The physical functions described here are representative of those that must be met by

    an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

    While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to :

  • Talk, hear, and effectively communicate and exchange information.
  • Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment, or controls, including operating a computer, laboratory instruments, and fabrication tools.
  • Occasionally stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Observe details at both close and long distances, with the ability to adjust focus as needed.
  • Lift and / or move boxes and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • The work environment may include :

  • An office or laboratory setting with typically low to moderate noise levels.
  • The presence of office pets.
  • Periodic national or international travel, approximately once per year.
  • Note

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any Koya manager authorized to provide instruction or assign work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

    Koya Medical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

    Salary

    $88,000 - $95,000 per year

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