Manufacturing Technician

Team Description:

Implant technology and our ability to manufacture high-quality implants in volume at low cost are at the core of creating the future of brain-computer interfaces. The Brain Interfaces Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for the design, build, and testing of all mechanical systems in our implant and charger.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing our implants and accessories. The implanted device contains micron-scale electrode threads and an electronics assembly containing the battery, chips, and circuit boards. You will be engaged with many day-to-day responsibilities, including flip-chip bonding, part cleaning and preparation, electronics potting, mounting implants to the surgical mechanisms, as well as component and assembly-level testing of the electronics. Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform mechanical/electrical assembly of implant and charger components, subassemblies, and integration of final assemblies
• Build small implant subassemblies involving custom micron-scale electrode arrays and SoC with high precision
• Operate equipment, such as flip-chip bonders and laser welders
• Execute equipment maintenance and calibration
• Package final products for delivery
• Maintain parts inventory
• Run functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, and test execution
• Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
• Strong self-discipline and integrity
• Ability to work reliably with small and delicate components where precision is critical
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Ability to follow strict SOPs, safety protocols and quality standards
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic familiarity with Google Suite (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, presentations)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings and work instructions
• Experience with small and delicate assemblies where precision is critical
• Demonstrated ability to visually detect defects and repair them in a fast-paced environment, and report them when necessary
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic tools and basic software to document, communicate, identify, and resolve quality issues and defects

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work within a cleanroom, including adhering to gowning and PPE requirements (e.g., masks) and spending long periods standing and walking
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 25 pounds
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

Pay Transparency:

The following details are for Texas individuals only:

Texas Hourly Flat Rate:

$22/hr USD