Technical Staff, Microfabrication

Polymer; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axoft in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Technical Staff, Microfabrication to join our on-site team manufacturing neural probes for brain–machine interfaces. We look for candidates with 2+ years in complex manufacturing in regulated environments, a science or engineering degree, and strong attention to detail, thorough documentation, and excellent communication.

ISO-13485 experience and cleanroom discipline are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering required or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in complex manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive, delicate wafer fabrication tasks with precise documentation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform wafer fabrication and electronics packaging to produce brain–computer interface devices.
• Maintain cleanroom protocol and discipline, including gowning, contamination control, and SOP adherence.
• Report progress to microfabrication team lead and discuss ongoing plans.
• Produce engineering documentation.

Skills

Complex manufacturing

Regulated environment

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cleanroom equipment

Electronic packaging

ISO-13485

Wire-bonding equipment

Job description

Technical Staff, Microfabrication

at Axoft

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Department: Microfabrication

Report to: Microfabrication engineer

Axoft is building the most advanced and scalable platform for implantable brain-machine interface. Our mission is to enable minimally invasive, long-term stable and ultra-high bandwidth communication with the brain, opening new therapies and treatments against neurological disorders and physical imparities. We have bridged the gap between electronic and biological materials to create the softest, nanofabricated brain implants in the world. We are now looking to add talented people to the team who are passionate, like to deliver results and find creative solutions to complex problems. Axoft is looking for candidates who have demonstrated exceptional abilities and results in their previous professional, academic and interpersonal experiences and have the skillset that fits this job offer.

As a technical staff at Axoft, you will be working with the Axoft microfabrication team to manufacture the softest neural probes in the world. This job will be on-site at Cambridge, MA.

Key qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in complex manufacturing in a regulated environment. Semiconductor manufacturing experience is an advantage, but not required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive, delicate tasks such as wafer fabrication and electronics packaging.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver reliable results in a timely manner, including thorough documentation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing, such as lithography, etching, thin film deposition
• Experience with cleanroom environment and protocols
• Experience with electronics packaging such as flip-chip bonding and wire-bonding.
• Experience with manufacturing in an environment governed by ISO-13485 or ISO-9001 standards.
• Experience with soft materials handling and patterning.

Your responsibilities

• Perform wafer fabrication and electronics packaging to produce brain-computer interface devices.
• Maintain cleanroom protocol and discipline, including proper gowning, contamination control, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Report to microfabrication team lead about ongoing progress and discuss ongoing plans.
• Produce engineering documentation.

What we offer

• An opportunity to work with a team of experts on one of the most exciting problems in the world and change lives.
• Career growth opportunities that fit your potential.
• Flexible paid time off.

Axoft’s team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and embrace challenges. While we aim to have a strong impact on the world, we accomplish our mission in unison with our company values of integrity, accountability, and trust.

Axoft provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.