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Neuralink

Microfabrication Technician

Fremont, CA

$27/hr

Operating equipment such as ASML, mask aligner, photoresist spin coater, reactive ion etcher, e-beam evaporator, sputter physical vapor deposition system, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition ...

Covenant Health

STERILE PROC TECH-CERT

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Maintains and operates etcher for proper identification of instruments. * Utilizes department computer programs to complete data entry and access reports for supply and instrument management ...

AdvancedPCB

Etching Operator | 1st Shift

Placentia, CA · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Able to repeatedly walk approximately 20 feet to load/ unload etcher. * Able to walk-in uneven flooring. * Able to work with chemicals. Compensation: California Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour ...

isola

QA Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Chandler, AZ

$20.75/hr

Basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment. * Perform weekly preventative maintenance (PM) on the exhaust scrubbing equipment. * Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift.

AdvancedPCB

Etching Operator | 1st Shift

Placentia, CA · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Able to repeatedly walk approximately 20 feet to load/ unload etcher. * Able to walk-in uneven flooring. * Able to work with chemicals. Compensation: California Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour ...

isola

QA Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$20.75/hr

Basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment. * Perform weekly preventative maintenance (PM) on the exhaust scrubbing equipment. * Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift.

Covenant Health

STERILE PROC TECH

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Maintains and operates etcher for proper identification of instruments. * Utilizes department computer programs to complete data entry and access reports for supply and instrument management ...

isola

QA Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$20.75/hr

Basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment. * Perform weekly preventative maintenance (PM) on the exhaust scrubbing equipment. * Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift.

Neuralink

Microfabrication Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$27/hr

Operating equipment such as ASML, mask aligner, photoresist spin coater, reactive ion etcher, e-beam evaporator, sputter physical vapor deposition system, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition ...

Isola Group

QA Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$20.75/hr

Basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment. * Perform weekly preventative maintenance (PM) on the exhaust scrubbing equipment. * Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift.

isola

QA Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$20.75/hr

Basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment. * Perform weekly preventative maintenance (PM) on the exhaust scrubbing equipment. * Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift.

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Microfabrication Technician

Microfabrication Technician

Neuralink

Fremont, CA

$27/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Team Description:

The Microfabrication Team, a division of the Brain Interfaces Hardware Department, designs, manufactures, and verifies the thin-film microelectrode array that records and relays neural signals to the body of the implant. The team operates at an in-house cleanroom facility in Fremont. 

Job Description and Responsibilities: 

As a Microfabrication Technician at Neuralink, you will be responsible for the production of our microelectrode arrays, collaborating with engineers to maintain equipment and processes within specification, and working to improve array quality and throughput. As such, you will be instrumental in ramping production and accelerating Neuralink's progress. Additional responsibilities will include:

  • Operating equipment such as ASML, mask aligner, photoresist spin coater, reactive ion etcher, e-beam evaporator, sputter physical vapor deposition system, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, and wet processing stations 
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment calibration and performance
  • Creating and maintaining process documentation and equipment documentation, including daily process logs and equipment logs 
  • Actively collecting data and visually detecting defects on production lines in a fast-paced environment
  • Assisting in data analysis of throughput, quality, and repeatability of manufacturing processes
  • Ensuring product quality and conformance to design requirements
  • Collaborating with engineers to refine, troubleshoot, and improve processes while maintaining or enhancing product quality and yield
  • Keeping a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained cleanroom or workspace
  • Testing the finished thin-film arrays to ensure that they meet the required specifications or standards.

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 organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a medical device regulatory environment
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a cleanroom where precision is critical
  • Experience with design software such as K-Layout, L-Edit and Solidworks
  • Solid understanding of basic physics and engineering fundamentals 
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret, distill, and disseminate relevant technical information

Additional Requirements and Competencies:

  • Ability to travel to and work at other manufacturing locations such as Austin, Texas
  • Ability to lift and transfer up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to spend long periods standing and walking within the cleanroom

Expected Compensation:

At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

California Hourly Rate:
$27/Hr USD

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