Neurosurgical Robot Operator

Company Description:

We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.

Team Description:

The Neurosurgical Robot Operator team at Neuralink is directly responsible for setting up the surgical robot during surgeries under the supervision of medical professionals. The team is in charge of communicating with experts to build efficiencies around the operation of the surgical robot during surgery. The operator team is responsible for training surgeons, clinicians and engineers to operate the robot for surgery and testing. The team is responsible for running tests for the engineering teams. The team is also involved in many cross-team collaborative projects.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Operate a surgical robot during surgeries and testing

Utilize GLP Documentation

Create SOPs and Work Instructions for operation and validation of the robot

Communicate effectively while troubleshooting alongside robot & surgical experts

Maintain inventory of parts, fixture/tooling, spare parts / consumables

Maintains 5S and clean workspace environment

Performs other projects or duties that may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of troubleshooting/testing experience, or equivalent

Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail and a commitment to safety

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or equivalent industry experience

Previous experience in robotics operation, maintenance, or related fields is preferred.

Research or (pre)clinical experience

Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California Hourly Rate Range:

$33.68—$43.30/hr USD

For Full-Time Employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level at which you enter the organization, with the ability to gain more over time as you contribute. In addition, Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

What We Offer:

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 + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in those processes. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:

Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you

Having interviews in an accessible location

Being accompanied by a service dog

Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview