Manufacturing Technician

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing our implants and accessories. The implanted device contains micron-scale electrode threads and an electronics assembly containing the battery, chips, and circuit boards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical/electrical assembly of implant and charger components, subassemblies, and integration of final assemblies
• Build small implant subassemblies involving custom micron-scale electrode arrays and SoC with high precision
• Operate equipment, such as flip-chip bonders and laser welders
• Execute equipment maintenance and calibration
• Package final products for delivery
• Maintain parts inventory
• Run functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, and test execution
• Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
• Strong self-discipline and integrity
• Ability to work reliably with small and delicate components where precision is critical
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Ability to follow strict SOPs, safety protocols and quality standards
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic familiarity with Google Suite (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, presentations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings and work instructions
• Experience with small and delicate assemblies where precision is critical
• Demonstrated ability to visually detect defects and repair them in a fast-paced environment, and report them when necessary
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic tools and basic software to document, communicate, identify, and resolve quality issues and defects

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work within a cleanroom, including adhering to gowning and PPE requirements (e.g., masks) and spending long periods standing and walking
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 25 pounds
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

Pay

Hourly Rate: $27/hr

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