Lead Microfabrication Engineer - Neural Interfaces

Synchron; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchron is seeking a Microfabrication Engineering Manager in San Diego, CA, to lead the technical development of high-channel-count neural interfaces. You will guide thin-film stack design, mentor a diverse engineering team, and drive decisions balancing electrical performance with durability for decades-long device lifetimes.

The role combines hands-on microfabrication leadership with strategic program management, collaborating across electronics, packaging, and ASIC teams to realize scalable,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering management experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive hands-on experience with microfabricated devices and MEMS.
• Deep expertise in multilayer thin-film fabrication and process integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of next-generation, high-channel-count neural electrode arrays.
• Act as primary technical authority for microfabrication across engineering teams.
• Define thin-film material stacks and guide device architecture for reliability and performance.
• Mentor engineers and manage resource allocation to execute priorities.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical leadership

Microfabrication expertise

MEMS knowledge

Education

Advanced-degree in Materials Science or related

Tools

ALD

Job description

Synchron is seeking a Microfabrication Engineering Manager in San Diego, CA, to lead the technical development of high-channel-count neural interfaces. You will guide thin-film stack design, mentor a diverse engineering team, and drive decisions balancing electrical performance with durability for decades-long device lifetimes.

The role combines hands-on microfabrication leadership with strategic program management, collaborating across electronics, packaging, and ASIC teams to realize scalable,