Robot Reliability and Test Engineer

Neuralink • Austin, TX

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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.
Team Description:
The Robot Reliability and Test Team is directly responsible for ensuring the surgical robot and its subassemblies are rigorously tested during both the design and production cycles. The team designs testing infrastructure, writes and provides guidance on test descriptions and outputs, and ensures the surgical robot is reliable and ready for use in human surgeries. Providing safe, effective, and smooth surgical procedures allows Neuralink to move at a rapid pace and reach more individuals who need this life-changing technology.
As a Test Engineer, you’ll be responsible for transforming our surgical robot from an experimental medical device to a robust system capable of doing tens of thousands of surgeries. We’re looking for engineers with experience designing complex hardware systems, developing tests and fixtures to validate hardware, or debugging complex systems (or all three!). You will identify and resolve key reliability issues while designing and implementing test infrastructure to enhance the robot's engineering development and validation as well as the reliability of both the robot and its associated surgical tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent in experience and ability
• 1+ years of engineering experience in testing and making systems reliable (whether that's in school clubs or industry)
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing hardware in the loop test systems
• Proficiency interfacing with sensors, motors, etc.
• Coding experience in Python

Responsibilities

• Drive resolution and preventative actions for non-conforming robots
• Provide guidance on design controls and transfer processes
• Analyze data trends and debug hardware & software failures
• Define maintenance and calibration schedules

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) Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level