Microfabrication Engineer (R&D)

The role

The Microfabrication Engineer will develop micro-fabricated medical devices including thin-film microelectrode arrays. This involves developing process modules, performing metrology, and providing detailed documentation of process steps.

What you will do

• Design and physically realize next-generation thin-film microelectrode arrays.
• Develop and deploy advanced process integration schemes for thin-film fabrication within production environments.
• Execute benchtop experiments to characterize the relationship between fabrication parameters, design, and product performance.
• Utilize statistical analysis on experimental data to drive data-informed product improvement decisions.
• Sponsor in vivo studies to validate the physiological performance of novel designs and processes.
• Author comprehensive SOPs and technical documentation to standardize process activities across the team.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to team members on specialized study activities.
• Manage data collection and retention strategies to ensure high-quality reporting and documentation at study completion.
• Contribute to the completion of study reports.
• Work with external vendors to align product requirements and communicate technical specifications.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in an engineering or physical science field
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physical science
• 3+ years of academic or industry experience working with microfabrication technology
• Experience in experimental design, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication
• Comfortable working closely with hazardous substances and sensitive electronic devices in research and production environments
• Experience with analytic and microfabrication process equipment

Nice to have

• Masters or PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or other related fields
• Experience with microfabricated device layout design
• Experience with working in high-volume production environments

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 restore sight to the blind.