Microfabrication Engineering Leader for Neural Interfaces

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

Job summary

Synchron, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Microfabrication Engineering Manager to lead development of high-channel-count neural interfaces and to serve as the principal technical authority for microfabrication.

You will guide materials, thinning, and barrier strategies, while mentoring a growing engineering team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role combines deep technical leadership with people management, overseeing architecture decisions, process integration, and long-term

Qualifications

• Advanced degree is required in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering management and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive hands-on experience with microfabricated devices and MEMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of next‑generation, high‑channel-count neural electrode arrays.
• Act as primary SME for microfabrication across engineering teams.
• Guide thin‑film stacks, materials, and protective coatings.
• Balance electrical performance, flexibility, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and drive critical design and process decisions.
• Develop and advance long‑term microfabrication capabilities.

Skills

Engineering management

Microfabrication expertise

Thin-film deposition

Thin-film etching

MEMS systems

Technical mentorship

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Materials Science / Electrical / Mechanical / Applied Physics / Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Synchron, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Microfabrication Engineering Manager to lead development of high-channel-count neural interfaces and to serve as the principal technical authority for microfabrication.

You will guide materials, thinning, and barrier strategies, while mentoring a growing engineering team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role combines deep technical leadership with people management, overseeing architecture decisions, process integration, and long-term