Compensation Overview

Team Description:

The Microfabrication Team within Brain Interfaces designs, manufactures, and verifies the thin-film microelectrode array that records and relays neural signals to the body of the implant. The team operates at an in-house cleanroom facility in Fremont. 

Job Description & Responsibilities: 

As a Microfabrication Engineering Technician at Neuralink, you will be responsible for production of our microelectrode arrays, collaborate with engineers to maintain equipment and processes within specification, and work to improve array quality and throughput. As such, you will be instrumental in ramping production and accelerating Neuralink’s progress.

• Operate 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, and wet sink 
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment calibration and performance. Create and maintain process documentation and equipment documentation including daily process logs and equipment logs 
• Actively collect data and visually detect defects on production lines in a fast paced environment. Assist in data analysis of throughput, quality, and repeatability of manufacturing processes
• Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements 
• Collaborate with engineers to refine, troubleshoot, and improve processes while maintaining or enhancing product quality and yield
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years of hands-on experience working in a cleanroom where precision is critical
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Physical Requirements: 

• 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

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California Hourly Range: 
$23—$44/hr USD