Manufacturing Technician, R1 Surgical Robot

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 Robot Electrical Engineering Team, a division of the Surgery & Robot Hardware Department, is responsible for all electrical engineering aspects of a Neuralink surgery which include designing our surgical robotics, supporting operating room equipment, and manufacturing custom consumables. The core device our team works on is our custom robot system. The goal of our team and this device is to fully automate the implantation of our N1 implant. To do this, we design and integrate technologies such as a 9 DOF robot for electrode implantation, compute, vision systems, optical coherence tomography tissue imaging, power electronics, copper and optical networking, and safety systems such as e-stops, interlocks, and collision avoidance hardware.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Manufacturing Technician at Neuralink, you will manufacture our R1 Surgical Robot which is used to support the implantation of the N1, an intracortical brain-computer interface (BCI) capable of recording and stimulating. Manufacturing the R1 Surgical Robot involves working with mechanical, electrical, and optical systems.

Additionally, you will collaborate with our team on the assembly, maintenance, and repair of our R1 Surgical Robot while transforming our R&D process into a high-quality, FDA compliant, GMP production environment. You’ll drive efforts in building the entirety of the R1 Surgical Robot and its subassemblies as well as performing troubleshooting, automation, data analysis, process improvement, and designing/building new fixtures. Other responsibilities will include:

Assembling surgical robotic devices and systems

Completing manufacturing and maintenance records of your assemblies

Disassembling and reassembling robots or equipment to make repairs such as the replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and motors

Troubleshooting robotic systems applying basic electronics, mechanical, optics, and software knowledge

Assisting in maintaining and auditing production inventory

Maintaining operation records

Working with engineering to evaluate and implement work instruction and process improvements

Maintaining and improving standard operating procedures

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience as a builder in a controlled manufacturing environment

Familiarity with manufacturing processes for prototypes and production versions of products

Ability to interpret, distill, and disseminate relevant technical information

Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills

Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work in a medical device regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering technical field, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or biomedical

Experience with solid 3-D modeling (such as Solidworks)

Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Expected Compensation:

At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

California Hourly Range:

$30 — $50/hr USD

What We Offer:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

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) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours

Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded