About the role#
As an R&D Materials Engineer intern, you will join the Next Gen team to help develop brain-computer interfaces. You will work alongside scientists and engineers to create new ideas, materials, and processes for our next generation of implants. This role requires you to solve a wide range of problems and communicate your findings to the team.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the development of next-generation microelectrode materials.
- Partner with the microfabrication team to move concepts from ideas to hardware.
- Develop solutions for electrode-tissue interfaces to improve sensitivity and longevity.
- Perform materials characterization and surface chemistry experiments.
- Design and fabricate custom test fixtures for new experiments.
- Execute established protocols and design new experiments as needed.
- Troubleshoot, iterate, and share your results with the team.
What you'll need#
- Exceptional ability in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of academic or industry experience.
- A strong grasp of the scientific method and engineering first principles.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with chemical handling and safe lab practices.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software is preferred.
- Familiarity with surface characterization techniques like contact angle, FTIR, XPS, or AFM is a plus.
- Experience with microscopy and electrochemistry is also preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Neuralink
Neuralink is a biotechnology research company that develops implantable brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2016, the firm creates technology designed to facilitate interaction between neural signals and digital devices. It operates out of Austin, Texas, and South San Francisco, California. The company employs approximately 700 people.
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