Neuro-Integrated Robotics Engineer (Associate)

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks an Engineer Associate to develop next‑gen robotic hardware and intracortical brain‑interfacing tech. You will prototype lightweight, scalable neural interfaces and robotic systems enabling interactions in virtual environments.

Embedded within a multidisciplinary team led by Andreas Tolias, this role blends neuroscience, engineering, software, and AI to advance Neuro‑AI frontiers and experimental capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field and six years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing robotic systems, especially haptic interfaces or surgical robotics.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Develop backdrivable robotic manipulanda for physical interactions in virtual environments.
• Create modular neural recording and animal behavior systems; automate assembly processes.
• Design and integrate miniaturized actuation and control, including piezoelectric motors.
• Maintain design libraries and documentation for versioning and collaboration.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and researchers to solve evolving experimental needs.

Skills

Robotics design

Mechatronics

CAD engineering

Embedded vision

Control systems

3D printing

Neuroengineering interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field

Tools

OnShape

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks an Engineer Associate to develop next‑gen robotic hardware and intracortical brain‑interfacing tech. You will prototype lightweight, scalable neural interfaces and robotic systems enabling interactions in virtual environments.

Embedded within a multidisciplinary team led by Andreas Tolias, this role blends neuroscience, engineering, software, and AI to advance Neuro‑AI frontiers and experimental capabilities.