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

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The Advanced Development team </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">is responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> early-stage development and risk retirement of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">high risk</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> 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.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">In This Role, You Will</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559705,"1033",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Develop and evaluate mechanical and/or electro-mechanical concepts for improved kidney stone treatment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Improve benchtop simulations by researching and evaluating clinical use conditions, patient anatomical </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">challenges</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and current kidney stone treatments</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Use SolidWorks, rapid </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">prototyping</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and basic prototyping to create models, test </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">fixtures</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and device improvements</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Collaborate with cross functional teams to create solutions that best meets product and/or user needs</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Perform other duties as </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">required</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Will Report To:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sr. R&D Engineer, Advanced Development</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Requireme</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">n</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ts</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Education</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">: </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Recent graduate or current junior/senior pursuing a </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> or related field</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Work location: </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Pleasanton, CA</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Travel</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">:  </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Minimal</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> (~5%)</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Full time</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> employment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Proficiency</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">a </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">3</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">-D modeling software (</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Solidworks</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Preferred) and Microsoft Office</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Strong attention to detail</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Eagerness to learn and accept challenges</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to change</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Ability to solve problems and analyze data</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Ability to think and work independently and in teams</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559705,"1033",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">regarding</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> vaccinations.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>We also offer a compensation plan as follows:</p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate of $28/hr (undergrad) - $30.00/hr (graduate students)</li> </ul> <p>Application close date: March 9, 2026</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0">Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW190299773 BCX0">valued but also</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0"> prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0">impact</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0"> people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities, which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW190299773 BCX0"><span class="SCXW190299773 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW190299773 BCX0"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW190299773 BCX0"><span class="SCXW190299773 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW190299773 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0">Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0">seeking</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0"> to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0">status</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190299773 BCX0"> or any other applicable legally protected characteristics</span></span></p> <p>Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. </p> <p></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Disclaimer:</span></strong></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">At Calyxo, we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Structured Interview Process</strong>: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture.</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Verification of Identity</strong>: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates, either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment.</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Beware of Scams</strong>: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information, such as your full name, address, phone number, or identification documents, via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of <a href="mailto:firstname.lastname@calyxoinc.com" data-linkindex="1">firstname.lastname@calyxoinc.com</a>. If you receive a request for information from any other domain, please contact us directly at info@calyxoinc.com<strong> </strong>to verify the legitimacy of the communication.</li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal">We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.</p> <p></p></div>