Mechanical Engineer, Implant

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 Brain Interfaces Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for the design, build, and testing of all mechanical systems in our implant and charger. Our projects involve the design of test infrastructure to reduce hardware development and manufacturing time, electronics packaging for our charger and implant electronics, and tooling to help interface the implant with the surgical robot. Job Description and Responsibilities As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Neuralink, you will design, produce, and test hardware solutions for our brain-computer interface devices, including surgical robotics, automation, microfabrication, and more. You will have the opportunity to own projects from concept to production, utilizing your mechanical engineering background in the challenging field of brain-computer interfaces. This role involves collaboration with neuroscientists, biologists, and engineers to determine design criteria and build systems quickly and effectively. The responsibilities will include: Designing, building, testing, and validating various systems and sub-systems for the implant and related hardware components Developing innovative manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to support in-house production Working with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Electrical Engineering, BCI Software, Microfabrication, and Surgery Engineering to define system requirements, verification and validation tests, and more Adhering to aggressive project schedules and ensuring timely completion from inception to implementation Providing mentorship and support to junior engineers Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a science or engineering field, or equivalent in experience and ability 5+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including owning products from concept to production Strong understanding of engineering first principles Preferred Qualifications Experience with conventional machining and rapid prototyping technologies Experience with precision design and manufacturing Experience with advanced imaging techniques Pay Transparency Texas Pay Transparency

$95,000 – $156,000 USD

Compensation and Benefits 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. 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 Inclusion Statement 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! EEO Statement 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. Accommodation Statement 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Neuralink