Materials Intern

Summary

Join the Materials Engineering Team at Neuralink and contribute to the development of high-density, reliable neural interfaces. As a Materials Intern, you will test materials, manage experiments, and assist with cross-team efforts to build high-throughput testing equipment.

Requirements

• Experience with standard mechanical testing equipment (e.g., tensile tester, DMA)
• Experience with mechanical design (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Understanding of the scientific principles involved in analyzing mechanical tests
• Familiarity with failure analysis and mechanical modeling methods (e.g., FEA, COMSOL)

Responsibilities

• Test materials using a range of characterization and accelerated aging techniques to improve device reliability and longevity
• Manage and execute experiments using characterization and testing platforms to determine root-cause failure modes of medical devices
• Assist with various cross-team efforts to build high-throughput testing equipment for evaluating yield and longevity such as use-case accelerated aging testing and mechanical fatigue
• Use experimental instruments such as dynamic mechanical analyzers and electrochemical probestations
• Model properties and longevity of materials using finite elements or similar type of analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DMA, TMA, and/or other mechanical related testing equipment
• Experience with instrument operational software in addition to hardware for mechanical testing equipment
• Experience troubleshooting lab instrumentation for mechanical and electrochemical analysis

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded*
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded*
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded*