Mechanical Engineer, Implant

The role

You will own the design and production of hardware solutions for brain-computer interface devices. This involves exploring device architectures, detailed CAD design, rapid prototyping, and developing test systems.

What you will do

• Exploring early device architectures and downselecting to drive design and company direction
• Scoping projects and requirements to hit aggressive project schedules
• Performing market research and gathering feedback from users
• Detailed designing of 3D CAD and 2D drawings with a focus on DFX
• Rapid prototyping with existing technologies and developing or sourcing expanded capabilities
• Identifying key vendors and developing/maintaining relationships
• Developing, maintaining, and executing test plans and electro-mechanical test systems
• Identifying and tackling manufacturing rate limiters and yield hitters
• Working with data acquisition systems and control systems
• Providing insight into the design of tooling and equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience and ability
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience, owning products from concept to production
• Strong grasp of engineering's first principles
• Experience with DFX, conventional machining, rapid prototyping technologies, and precision design + manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD

Nice to have

• SolidWorks preferred
• Experience in the design and manufacturing of implantable electromechanical medical devices
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 10993, 21 CFR, and related standards
• Experience scaling complex low to mid-volume production lines

Benefits

• 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

About the company

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain to restore movement to the paralyzed and sight to the blind.