FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Surgery Engineering team at Neuralink?
The Surgery Engineering team is responsible for developing and managing custom hardware and processes for neurosurgical procedures, ensuring safe and effective surgical implementations and support.
What qualifications are required for the Mechanical Engineer position?
A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience, along with 1-3 years of mechanical design experience, including internships, is required.
What are the key responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer in this role?
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing hardware improvements, conducting root cause analysis for hardware issues, managing preclinical and clinical inventory, providing in-person hardware support for surgeries, and optimizing surgical processes.
Is prior experience in inventory management preferred for this position?
Yes, experience managing inventory is preferred for the Mechanical Engineer role.
Are there opportunities for career growth within the company?
Yes, there is significant growth potential, as the company rapidly advances team members who have an outsized impact.
What benefits are offered to full-time employees?
Full-time employees are eligible for excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, commuter benefits, meals provided, equity + 401(k) plan, parental leave, and flexible time off.
What kind of hands-on support will the Mechanical Engineer provide?
The Mechanical Engineer will provide in-person hardware support for surgeries conducted on pre-clinical animal models.
Is experience with safety-critical systems a preferred qualification for this position?
Yes, experience working on safety-critical systems is listed as a preferred qualification for the role.
Will I have the opportunity to work with leading experts in the field?
Yes, you will have the opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields.
Does Neuralink offer parental leave?
Yes, Neuralink offers parental leave for full-time employees, but this benefit is excluded for temporary employees and interns.