Manufacturing Engineer

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 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.Job Description and Responsibilities We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help scale the manufacturing of consumables used in our robotic surgeries. These consumables include the Needle Cartridge (the end effector that inserts electrodes into the cortex) as well as other complex mechanical assemblies and surgical proxies, like the one being assembled here.In this role, you will help expand our team's capabilities by supporting the build-out of a new manufacturing site in Texas while sustaining production at existing sites. You'll work hands-on to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, analyze data, improve processes, and design fixtures. You will collaborate closely with hardware designers, machinists, quality engineers, and the surgery team to ensure parts are built correctly, released on time, and delivered where they're needed.You will contribute to technical solutions for complex manufacturing problems and help design processes that scale as production ramps. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with hardware, learning how products move from development to production, and operating in a fast-paced environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will:Support day-to-day production to meet consumables demand across the companyProvide manufacturability input as products move into more mature lifecycle stagesDesign, test, and implement production fixtures, tooling, workstations, and assembly aidsTroubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actionsSupport quality control activities in compliance with Design Control requirements, cGMP, FDA regulations, and internal policiesGenerate and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, Device Master Records (DMRs), and Design History Files (DHFs)Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation efforts to ensure product safety and reliabilityDrive continuous improvement efforts focused on yield, throughput, and process robustnessRequired Qualifications Strong interest in manufacturing small, safety-critical assemblies where precision and quality are paramountBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience1+ year of experience in manufacturing engineering or engineering designExperience in Solidworks (preferred), OnShape, Creo, or an equivalent CAD programDemonstrated ability to execute on hardware-focused projectsHands-on experience physically building hardware (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, prototyping, etc.); personal projects are a plusA genuine interest in manufacturing and passion for learningPreferred Qualifications Experience working in a manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or other regulated manufacturing standardsAdditional Requirements and Competencies This role will initially require frequent travel to Fremont, CA, which is expected to decrease over timeCompensation 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: $74,000 USD - $123,000 USDWhat 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 fieldsGrowth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impactExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO planPaid holidaysMeals providedEquity (RSUs) for all full-time employees401(k) planParental leaveFlexible time off#J-18808-Ljbffr