Materials Intern
Neuralink
Company Description:
We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.
Team Description:
Join the Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink and be part of an elite and diverse team of materials engineers, chemists, and device engineers working on high-performance, biocompatible materials for the next-generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are looking for a hands-on materials engineer to manage and execute materials characterization and testing experiments using in-house instrumentation. You will be an integral member of a small, fast-moving team with the opportunity to work closely with mechanical engineers and microfabrication experts on system integration and packaging solutions.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Materials Intern will be contributing to the development of high-density, reliable neural interfaces that are at the ground level of brain-computer-interfaces. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in an environment where you will have direct impact on the next-gen product.
- Test materials using a range of characterization and accelerated aging techniques to improve device reliability and longevity
- Manage and execute experiments using characterization and testing platforms to determine root-cause failure modes of medical devices
- Assist with various cross-team efforts to build high-throughput testing equipment for evaluating yield and longevity such as use-case accelerated aging testing and mechanical fatigue
- Use experimental instruments such as dynamic mechanical analyzers and electrochemical probestations
- Model properties and longevity of materials using finite elements or similar type of analysis
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with standard mechanical testing equipment (e.g., tensile tester, DMA)
- Experience with mechanical design (e.g., SolidWorks)
- Understanding of the scientific principles involved in analyzing mechanical tests
- Familiarity with failure analysis and mechanical modeling methods (e.g., FEA, COMSOL)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with DMA, TMA, and/or other mechanical related testing equipment
- Experience with instrument operational software in addition to hardware for mechanical testing equipment
- Experience troubleshooting lab instrumentation for mechanical and electrochemical analysis
Pay Transparency:
Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:
$35/hr USD
What We Offer:
- 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 + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!
Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in those processes. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
- Having interviews in an accessible location
- Being accompanied by a service dog
- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
