Manufacturing Intern, Surgery & Robot Hardware

Job description

**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:** As part of the Surgery & Robot Hardware, the Robot Manufacturing Team is responsible for producing and scaling the precisely engineered robotic systems and custom hardware that enable our life-changing surgical procedures. Balancing immediate production needs with long-term scalability, we drive manufacturing innovation to ensure the safety, reliability, and high-quality execution of every surgical implant. **Job Description and Responsibilities:** The Robot Manufacturing Intern will contribute directly to the production and scaling of Neuralink's advanced surgical robotic systems. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment, focusing on developing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the quality and reliability of critical hardware used in our surgical procedures - **Manufacturing Process Support:** Assist the team in the assembly, testing, and documentation of robotic components and systems. - **Process Improvement:** Identify and implement improvements to existing manufacturing workflows to increase throughput, reduce errors, and enhance product quality. - **Documentation and Control:** Help create and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with quality systems. - **Tooling and Fixture Design:** Work on the design and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and production aids to streamline assembly and inspection tasks. - **Quality Assurance:** Perform in-process quality checks and contribute to failure analysis and root cause investigations for non-conforming materials or devices. - **Data Analysis:** Collect, analyze, and report on manufacturing data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decisions. **Required Qualifications:** - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely-related engineering field. - Demonstrated passion and aptitude for hands-on technical work, manufacturing, or robotics, evidenced by relevant coursework, technical clubs, or personal projects. - Strong foundational understanding of physics and mathematics relevant to engineering principles. - Proven ability to be highly detail-oriented and organized in a high-precision environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating clear documentation and collaborating with a technical team. - Must be able to commit to a full-time intern schedule. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Prior hands-on experience in a manufacturing or lab environment related to robotics or high-precision assembly - Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for designing production aids and tooling - Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., medical device, ISO 13485) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation **Pay Transparency:** Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only: **California Hourly Range:** $25.00/hr 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*