Biomedical Engineer Intern — Brain-Interface R&D

Socket.dev; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink seeks a Biomedical Engineer intern in California to collaborate with scientists and engineers on developing new ideas, materials, and processes for implants. You will perform benchtop testing, troubleshoot setups, and analyze results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You will contribute to next-gen microelectrode materials, electrode-tissue interfaces, material characterization, and custom fixtures while applying the scientific method in interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability in materials/chemical/biomedical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or industry experience.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with chemical handling and safe lab practices.
• Outstanding communication in interdisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of next-generation microelectrode materials with microfabrication teams.
• Develop electrode-tissue interface solutions to enhance sensitivity and longevity.
• Perform materials characterization and surface chemistry experiments.
• Design and fabricate custom test fixtures for new experiments.
• Execute protocols and independently design new experiments as needed.
• Troubleshoot, iterate, and clearly communicate findings to the team.

Skills

Materials Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Scientific method

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

XPS

AFM

FTIR

Microscopy

Electrochemistry

Job description

Neuralink seeks a Biomedical Engineer intern in California to collaborate with scientists and engineers on developing new ideas, materials, and processes for implants. You will perform benchtop testing, troubleshoot setups, and analyze results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You will contribute to next-gen microelectrode materials, electrode-tissue interfaces, material characterization, and custom fixtures while applying the scientific method in interdisciplinary teams.