Mechanical Engineer, Surgery & Robotics

Mechanical Engineer, Surgery & RoboticsAustin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout 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 Surgery & Robotics Hardware Team is looking for Mechanical Engineers who want to advance the future of healthcare solutions with technology. At Neuralink we recognize that increasing healthcare costs, lack of access, and insufficient numbers of neurosurgeons globally require new approaches to enable greater access to our devices. To address these challenges we design fully autonomous robotics systems, human assistive surgical tools, and design entire surgical suites in order to provide better experiences for our customers.Our team works on our surgical robot system which aims to fully automate the implantation of the Neuralink implant. We design and integrate multi-axis robotic arms, perception systems including custom imaging hardware, optical coherence tomography tissue imaging, power electronics, and safety systems such as 3D spatial mapping/object avoidance sensors. Robotics is part of a larger system of tools we work on. For example, using pre-op MRI scans we generate patient anatomy data that we later use in surgery to register precise surgery site locations.In addition to research and development of modern surgical technology, we also are responsible for bringing these technologies to market. We perform full lifecycle testing for all devices we design and ultimately manufacture them for use in human surgeries. To date, our designs have served over 20 individuals, and in the coming years our designs will serve thousands of individuals who wish to use our implant technology.Job Description and Responsibilities:As a Mechanical Engineer on the Robot Hardware Team, you will design and scale complex mechanical assemblies. You will utilize creative design and out-of-the-box thinking while navigating requirements pertaining to extremely high precision, sterility, biocompatibility, manufacturability and more. You will work closely with Neurosurgeons, OR staff, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and other engineers to deliver a critical part of a system poised to change the lives of many. Among other things, your responsibilities will include:Designing, developing, validating, and shipping complex mechanical assemblies and actuators for surgical robotsRapidly and effectively building systems to meet project goalsApplying analytical methods, including calculations and simulations, for the design and optimization of actuators and structures.Conducting FMEAs, user testing, and more to make the safest product possibleWorking with QA and Test teams to define release criteria, verification and validation tests, and moreRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including internships and project teams where you owned products from concept to productionStrong understanding of engineering first principlesBachelor's degree in science or engineering, or equivalent experience and abilityPreferred Qualifications:Experience designing space-constrained multi-DoF actuated devicesExperience designing with sensing devices (optical, strain, RFID, etc)Experience scaling designs from low to mid volume productionProficiency with conventional machining and rapid prototyping technologiesExpected Compensation: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. We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.Base Salary Range:$83,000 - $224,000 USDWhat 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 fieldsGrowth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impactExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO planPaid holidaysCommuter benefitsMeals providedEquity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hoursParental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excludedFlexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded