Manager, Failure Investigation Engineering - Pleasanton, CA
Calyxo · Pleasanton, CA
Posted 27 days ago · $150,000 - $170,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Calyxo's roles stay open a median of 27 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 76% of Calyxo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Calyxo
- moderate 5 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 35 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Calyxo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Calyxo.
About this role
The Manager of Failure Investigation Engineering at Calyxo, Inc. leads a team responsible for investigating and resolving product complaints and adverse events related to medical devices. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing daily operations of investigations, and collaborating with various departments to maintain product safety and quality. The manager also mentors team members, drives continuous improvement, and participates in audits and reviews.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Calyxo as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the medical device industry, with a focus on post-market surveillance, complaint handling, or quality investigations
- Strong working knowledge of applicable medical device regulations and global quality management systems (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience managing Class II or III medical devices; experience with sterile and/or electronic devices preferred
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
What you get
- A competitive base salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 and variable incentive plan
- Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
- Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation
Worth weighing
- No specific information on career advancement opportunities or professional development programs
- The role involves managing a team, which may require strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities
- The job requires compliance with vaccination and health requirements, which may be a consideration for some candidates
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Listed by Calyxo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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