Neuro‑Robotics Mechatronics Engineer Associate

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Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 158,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO days
Health benefits
Tuition assistance
403(b) plan
Flexible work options

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Associate to develop robotic hardware and intracortical interfaces. You will design backdrivable manipulators, modular neural recording systems, and microassembly processes for scalable neural interfaces, embedded vision, and real-time control within virtual environments.

Join a multidisciplinary team led by Andreas Tolias to advance Neuro-AI research.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and six years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills of advanced scientific or engineering principles and practices.
  • Extensive experience applying complex scientific and engineering principles and performing technical services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop backdrivable robotic manipulanda for physical interactions within software-defined virtual environments.
  • Develop modular systems for neural recordings and animal behavior experiments; automate assembly of these systems.
  • Design or integrate miniaturized actuation and control, e.g., piezoelectric motors and real-time computer vision.
  • Maintain design libraries and documentation for versioning and collaboration.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and researchers to address evolving experimental needs.

Skills

Robotics design
Haptic interfaces
Microassembly
CAD tools
Electronics & PCBs
Motor control
Embedded vision
Software development
3D printing
CAD programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

OnShape
SolidWorks
Fusion 360

Job description

Stanford University seeks a Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Associate to develop robotic hardware and intracortical interfaces. You will design backdrivable manipulators, modular neural recording systems, and microassembly processes for scalable neural interfaces, embedded vision, and real-time control within virtual environments.

Join a multidisciplinary team led by Andreas Tolias to advance Neuro-AI research.

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