Microfabrication Technician (Second Shift)

Latent AI; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Latent AI in Fremont, California is looking for a Microfabrication Technician (Second Shift) responsible for producing thin-film microelectrode arrays. You will work with engineers to maintain equipment and improve throughput, ensuring product quality in a cleanroom environment.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and be adaptable in a dynamic setting. The role includes operating precision equipment and maintaining production documentation.

Compensation ranges from $18 to $30 per hour with full benefits including medical insurance and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong self-discipline and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and maintain processes within specifications.
• Create and maintain process and equipment documentation.
• Conduct troubleshooting and equipment calibration.

Skills

Communication skills

Resourceful and adaptable

Organizational skills

Self-discipline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Photoresist spin coater

Reactive ion etcher

E-beam evaporator

Sputter physical vapor deposition system

Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Wet processing stations

Job description

About Neuralink

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

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, with operations expanding to Austin in the near future.

Job Description and Responsibilities

As a Microfabrication Technician (Second Shift) at Neuralink, you will be responsible for the production of our thin‑film microelectrode arrays, collaborating with engineers to maintain equipment and processes within specification, and working to improve array throughput. As such, you will be instrumental in ramping production and accelerating Neuralink’s progress.

Note: Second shift schedule will be 6 pm to 2 am, Monday through Friday.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Operating equipment such as ASML, 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 and 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
• Ability to work 6 pm to 2 am Monday through Friday, ending on Saturday morning

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience working in a cleanroom or lab where precision is critical
• 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 a cleanroom environment
• Ability to work 6 pm to 2 am, Monday through Friday

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 Range: $18 — $30/Hr USD

What We Offer

Full‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded