Manufacturing Engineer, Brain Interfaces

About Neuralink

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description

The Brain Interfaces Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for the mechanical and manufacturing systems related to our implant, microfabricated thin-film electrodes, wireless charger, and associated accessories. This includes product design, electronics packaging integration, manufacturing line and facility design, test infrastructure design, and related activities for these core products.

Responsibilities

• Scope projects and requirements, large and small, to hit aggressive project schedules and ensure timely completion from inception to implementation
• Detailed design of 3D CAD and 2D drawings with a heavy focus on DFX, and integration onto the manufacturing line
• Rapid prototyping with existing technologies, and developing or sourcing expanded capabilities
• Identify key vendors and develop/maintain relationships to expand our capabilities
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and electro-mechanical test systems for verification and validation of products ranging from components to sub-assemblies, full consumer electronics products, or production environments
• Identify and tackle manufacturing rate limiters and yield hitters
• Work with data acquisition systems and control systems to continually improve in-test and in-process data recording and system usability
• Provide insight into the design of tooling and equipment from development to full-volume production including poka-yoke, controls, and standardization of componentry
• Develop requirements for, source, and pitch major equipment purchases to expand manufacturing and test capabilities; become the subject matter expert for this equipment and train other engineers and technicians
• Develop knowledge of and implement compliance with relevant federal regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR) as they pertain to medical device design and manufacturing
• Write and maintain design and manufacturing documentation for internal reference and submission to regulatory bodies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience and ability
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience
• Strong grasp of engineering's first principles
• Experience with DFX, conventional machining, rapid prototyping technologies, and precision design + manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design and manufacturing of implantable electromechanical medical devices
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 10993, 21 CFR, and related standards
• Experience scaling complex low to mid-volume production lines

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Base Salary Range: $83,000 USD - $139,000 USD

Benefits

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• Flexible time off