Manufacturing Technician - Lead Assembly

TITLE Manufacturing Technician – Medical Device Lead Assembly

WORK LOCATION

In-Office 5x/week in San Diego

BASE SALARY RANGE

$90k - $110k

About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to support the fabrication and assembly of implantable medical device leads for Synchron's next-generation neural interfaces. This role focuses on precision manufacturing processes, including centerless grinding, crimping, laser welding, coil winding, and wire braiding. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience working with small, delicate components, and a disciplined approach to following, developing, and improving manufacturing processes. You will work closely with engineering teams to build prototypes, refine assembly techniques, and establish repeatable manufacturing processes for complex medical device components.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble miniature medical device leads and components using precision manufacturing techniques.
• Operate and maintain equipment for centerless grinding, crimping, laser welding, coil winding, and wire braiding.
• Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and manufacturing procedures to produce high-quality assemblies.
• Support process development, optimization, and troubleshooting to improve consistency, yield, and repeatability.
• Perform precision assembly and inspection of small components using microscopes, measurement tools, and specialized equipment.
• Document manufacturing activities, process parameters, inspection results, and deviations.
• Identify manufacturing defects, investigate process issues, and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop fixtures, improve assembly methods, and transition prototype processes into repeatable manufacturing operations.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with safety and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or an associate degree preferred.
• Experience in precision manufacturing, medical device assembly, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following processes: centerless grinding, crimping, laser welding, coil winding, or wire braiding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience working with miniature components, precision tools, and measurement equipment.
• Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and commitment to consistent process execution.
• Ability to document work accurately and follow established manufacturing and quality procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience manufacturing implantable medical device leads, catheters, guidewires, or similar miniature assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with multiple lead construction processes, including centerless grinding, crimping, laser welding, coil winding, and braiding.
• Experience working with nitinol, stainless steel, fine wires, microcoils, and other precision medical device materials.
• Familiarity with process development, equipment setup, parameter optimization, and manufacturing validation.
• Experience working in an ISO 13485-regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
• Experience with microscopic inspection, precision metrology, and manufacturing quality control.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique At Synchron, you'll work directly with engineers to develop and refine precision manufacturing processes for next-generation implantable medical devices. This is a hands-on opportunity for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys building complex components, solving manufacturing challenges, and improving processes to deliver consistent, high-quality results.