Manufacturing Technician, Surgery Consumables

Neuralink•Austin, TX

8h•$34 - $57

About The Position

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. As part of the Surgery & Robot Hardware Department, the Surgical Consumables Team is responsible for producing a wide range of critical mechanical devices that enable our life-changing surgical procedures. Balancing immediate needs with long-term scalability, we drive innovation with precisely engineered tools that ensure safety, reliability, and high-quality surgical execution As a Manufacturing Technician at Neuralink, you will be responsible for manufacturing our surgical robot’s consumables, including the needle cartridge, which is a critical component used to insert the electrodes of our brain-computer interface device. Manufacturing the needle cartridge involves working with lasers, digital optics, lenses, sonication machines, welding machines, and pressurized air/gasses. You will work alongside the robotics mechanical engineering team to tackle mission-critical projects, by assembling production devices as well as prototypes for research and development. You'll also drive efforts like troubleshooting, data analysis, process improvement, and designing/building new fixtures. Your projects will immediately impact quality and rate of progress.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong desire to work with small, safety-critical assemblies where precision is critical and quality is paramount
Solid understanding of basic physics and chemistry
Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small=

Nice To Haves

Experience with Qualification and Acceptance Testing
Experience with production tools/best practices such as work orders, issue tracking, inventory management systems, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring a team
Experience in a cleanroom environment

Responsibilities

Assemble a range of high-precision medical devices for both testing and final use
Manage inventory, stockpiles, and order requests to facilitate studies and tests across the organization
Develop processes and procedures to improve quality, efficiency, and traceability
Work closely with hardware engineers to support testing and issue resolution

Benefits

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 (RSUs)
401(k) plan
Parental leave
Flexible time off