About Neuralink:
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 Microfabrication Team, a division of the Brain Interfaces Hardware Department, 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, with operations expanding to Austin in the near future.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
As a Microfabrication Equipment Technician (Second Shift) at Neuralink, you will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of our cleanroom tools throughout second shift. As such, you will be instrumental in ramping production and accelerating Neuralink’s progress.
Note: Second shift schedule will be 6 pm to 2 am, Monday through Friday.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Performing preventive maintenance (PMs) on a variety of tools, to include photoresist spin coater, reactive ion etcher, e-beam evaporator, sputter physical vapor deposition system, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, wet processing stations, and more
- Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment and equipment calibration and performance
- Creating and maintaining equipment documentation, including daily process logs and equipment logs
- Collaborating with engineers to refine, troubleshoot, and improve processes while maintaining or enhancing product quality and yield
- Keeping a clean, organized, and thoroughly-maintained cleanroom or workspace
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Ability to work 6 pm to 2 am Monday through Friday, ending on Saturday morning
- 2+ years of experience as an equipment technician in a cleanroom environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as an equipment technician in a cleanroom environment
- Solid understanding of basic physics and engineering fundamentals
Additional Requirements and Competencies:
- 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 a cleanroom environment
- Ability to work 6 pm to 2 am, Monday through Friday
Expected Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees’ success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.Base Salary Range:$30—$50 USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- 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
