R1 Surgical Robot Manufacturing Technician

Neuralink; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Neuralink is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build and support the R1 Surgical Robot, enabling implantation of the N1 BCI. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and optical systems in a GMP/FDA-compliant manufacturing setting.

Join a high-precision team focused on scaling production, maintaining quality, and collaborating with R&D on process improvements and new fixtures. Strong problem-solving and regulatory experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a builder in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for prototypes and production versions of products.
• Ability to interpret, distill, and disseminate relevant technical information.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a medical device regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble surgical robotic devices and systems.
• Complete manufacturing and maintenance records of your assemblies.
• Disassemble and reassemble robots or equipment to make repairs such as the replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and motors.
• Troubleshooting robotic systems applying basic electronics, mechanical, optics, and software knowledge.
• Assisting in maintaining and auditing production inventory.
• Maintaining operation records.
• Working with engineering to evaluate and implement work instruction and process improvements.
• Maintaining and improving standard operating procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Regulatory environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Neuralink is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build and support the R1 Surgical Robot, enabling implantation of the N1 BCI. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and optical systems in a GMP/FDA-compliant manufacturing setting.

Join a high-precision team focused on scaling production, maintaining quality, and collaborating with R&D on process improvements and new fixtures. Strong problem-solving and regulatory experience are valued.