Microfabrication Technician

The role

You will produce microelectrode arrays and collaborate with engineers to maintain equipment and processes. You will work in an in-house cleanroom facility to improve array quality and throughput.

What you will do

• Operating equipment such as ASML, mask aligner, photoresist spin coater, reactive ion etcher, e-beam evaporator, sputter physical vapor deposition system, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, an
• Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment calibration and performance
• Creating and maintaining process documentation and equipment documentation, including daily process logs and equipment logs
• Actively collecting data and visually detecting defects on production lines in a fast-paced environment
• Assisting in data analysis of throughput, quality, and repeatability of manufacturing processes
• Ensuring product quality and conformance to design requirements
• Collaborating with engineers to refine, troubleshoot, and improve processes
• Keeping a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained cleanroom or workspace
• Testing the finished thin-film arrays to ensure that they meet the required specifications or standards

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable
• Strong self-discipline and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a medical device regulatory environment
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly changing environment
• Ability to travel to and work at other manufacturing locations such as Austin, Texas
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 25 pounds
• Ability to spend long periods standing and walking within the cleanroom

Nice to have

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a cleanroom where precision is critical
• Experience with design software such as K-Layout, L-Edit and Solidworks
• Solid understanding of basic physics and engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, distill, and disseminate relevant technical information

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.