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Apple

Prototype Fabricator

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

If you are equally comfortable in the shop and at a whiteboard, and you thrive when a designer or ... Full-time, on-site presence required to work with research equipment, and prototypes. Preferred ...

Apple

Prototype Fabricator

Sunnyvale, CA

$51.19 - $89.84/hr

You will work closely and frequently with researchers, designers, and engineers in a shared lab ... Full-time, on-site presence required to work with research equipment, and prototypes. Pay ...

Splintek Inc

CAD Designer/ Drafter

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$25 - $34.75/hr

Job Type Full-time Description We are currently seeking to hire a CAD Designer/ Project Engineer. Design of initial CAD models, feedback from testing, and various generation prototype phases.

CRI Genetics

Product Designer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Salary: $90K - $135K (Exempt) + Vested Company Stock Benefits: Health ... Prototyping, Designing and collaborating tightly with software developers * Building a simple ...

Life Time, Inc.

Interior Designer II

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$80K/yr

Maintain prototype designs and specifications based on industry best-practices * Coordinate with ... Paid sick leave where required by law Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits ...

Higharc

Prototype Engineer

$36.50 - $41/hr

About Us Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join ... S based employees that are full-time. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such ...

Splintek Inc.

CAD Designer/ Drafter

Lenexa, KS · On-site

Workout Room on Site This position is full time on-site, we are not offering hybrid, remote, or ... Review prototypes for quality, as well as the correct and complete interpretation of designs.

Treeswift Inc

Product Designer

New York, NY · On-site

About the role You will be Treeswift's first full-time design hire joining at a pivotal moment: our ... You will be deeply hands-on in the early days, talking to users, mapping workflows, prototyping ...

Pavago

Product Designer

Product Designer (UX/UI) - Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Hours ... Design and prototype experiences using: * Figma * Adobe XD * Sketch * Translate ideas into:

Spectrum Industries

Product Designer

Chippewa Falls, WI · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Work Location: Hybrid (in person & remote) Address: 1500 W. River St ... Evaluate prototypes for design modifications to product performance, safety marketability, and/ or ...

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Sr. Prototype Engineer

Sr. Prototype Engineer

Ampa, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Ampa is a pioneering neurotechnology startup developing brain stimulation technology to help eradicate depression. We will improve millions of lives by making this transformative treatment universally accessible. Joining us means you'll be part of a rapidly growing startup with significant equity opportunities and a major impact on our future.
What to Expect:
Working at Ampa is a rare chance to help transform global mental health and save millions of lives - a level of impact that demands deep commitment. Success here requires resilience, adaptability, and the discipline to put in long hours. If you thrive in a high-intensity, fast-changing environment and want your work to truly matter, you may do the best work of your life here.
Role Overview:
We're seeking a hands-on Sr. Prototype Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of next-generation transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices. You'll work closely with engineering teams to build, troubleshoot, test, and improve early-stage systems while helping establish repeatable testing and documentation processes as we scale. You will also serve as a hands-on technical owner in the San Diego lab, helping bring structure, rigor, and follow-through to prototype testing, troubleshooting, and lab execution.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with physical hardware, solving practical engineering problems, and moving fluidly between bench testing, data analysis, documentation, and prototype iteration. You'll play a key role in helping transform evolving concepts into robust, testable, and manufacturable medical technologies. We're looking for someone with roughly 3 years of hands-on mechanical/hardware experience - seasoned enough to work independently, but this role sits downstream of design: the large majority of time is spent on hands-on, repetitive testing and validation rather than creating new designs from scratch.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prototype Development & Testing: Build, troubleshoot, and iteratively test biomedical and electromechanical prototypes while developing and executing structured test procedures to evaluate device performance, reliability, safety, and failure modes.
  • Lab Execution: Serve as a hands-on technical owner for prototype testing, troubleshooting, lab execution, and follow-through on open engineering actions.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze prototype test data to identify trends, anomalies, performance issues, and engineering improvements. Maintain precise, traceable test records by unit, condition, setup, result, deviation, and follow-up action.
  • Documentation & Quality Support: Create and maintain clear, traceable test documentation, engineering records, and verification protocols in support of QMS and regulated product development processes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support fast-paced R&D projects, improve prototype designs and test methods, and adapt to evolving development priorities.

What We're Looking For:
  • Mission-Driven: Passionate about helping eradicate depression through breakthrough neurotechnology.
  • Driven & Adaptable: Highly motivated, coachable, and thrives in fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities.
  • Technical Background: Working SolidWorks and mechanical design competency, including the ability to open, review, and modify parts/assemblies, interpret 2D drawings, support tolerance updates, and create or modify basic fixture/prototype designs. Background in biomedical, mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, robotics, product development, or a related field. Basic soldering experience and comfort working with hardware components are a plus. Roughly 3 years of hands-on mechanical/hardware experience preferred.
  • Hands-On Problem Solver: Strong troubleshooting, prototyping, and hardware testing skills with attention to detail.
  • Comfortable with Repetition: Excited to spend the large majority of time on hands-on, repetitive testing and validation work downstream of design, not just design/creation work.
  • Documentation & Quality: Able to maintain structured technical documentation and support testing, verification, and QMS-related processes.

Why Join Ampa?
  • Impact: Use hands-on hardware engineering to transform mental health on the planet.
  • Growth: Thrive in a startup environment with rapid innovation.
  • Stability: Enjoy startup benefits with a secure product line.
  • Ownership: Receive substantial equity as an early team member.
  • Growth Path: This role has a clear runway to grow into a more senior mechanical engineering or R&D lab lead position as you build tenure and take on more ownership.

Logistics:
  • Work Mode: Onsite
  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Compensation: $75k-$90k base salary + equity
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

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