About the role#
The Next Gen team at Neuralink develops brain-computer interfaces to help people with neurological conditions. As a Biomedical Engineer intern, you will work with scientists and engineers to develop new ideas, materials, and processes for our next generation of implants. You will tackle a wide range of engineering problems while working in an interdisciplinary environment.
What you'll do#
- Interact with technical teams to develop new materials and processes.
- Explore innovative concepts through benchtop testing and result analysis.
- 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 project needs arise.
- Troubleshoot, iterate, and communicate findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Evidence of exceptional ability in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of academic or industry experience.
- Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles.
- Experience with chemical handling and safe lab practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software.
- Familiarity with surface characterization techniques like contact angle, FTIR, XPS, or AFM.
- Experience with microscopy and electrochemistry.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35 per hour.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
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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