Neuralink
Manufacturing Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States · Mid · Contract
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$10,725 more — $93,725 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $93,725 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- This will include maintaining and supporting existing products and processes, troubleshooting failures, implementing updates, and ensuring long-term reliability.
- You will focus on creating efficient, scalable systems for producing brain interfaces, emphasizing innovation and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
- Rapid prototyping with existing technologies, and developing or sourcing expanded capabilities
- Identifying key vendors and developing/maintaining relationships to expand our capabilities
- Developing, maintaining, and executing test plans and electro-mechanical test systems for verification and validation of products ranging from components to sub-assemblies, full consumer electronics products, or production environments
- Providing insight into the design of tooling and equipment from development to full-volume production including poka-yoke, controls, and standardization of componentry
- Writing and maintaining design and manufacturing documentation for internal reference and submission to regulatory bodies
- As a Manufacturing Engineer at Neuralink, you will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes and hardware from the ground up.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience and ability
- 3+ years of mechanical engineering industry experience
- Experience with DFX, conventional machining, rapid prototyping technologies, and precision design + manufacturing
- Note that that ideal candidate is a mechanical engineer who loves to focus on manufacturing.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 10993, 21 CFR, and related standards
- Experience scaling complex low to mid-volume production lines
- Expected Compensation:
- We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth.
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
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.
- As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
- $83,000 - $139,000 USD
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Commuter benefits
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Developing knowledge of and implementing compliance with relevant federal regulations (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR) as they pertain to medical device design and manufacturing
Company info
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Neuralink's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.