Microfabrication Engineer (R&D)
Core
Design, manufacture, and verify thin-film microelectrode arrays for brain-computer interfaces to restore movement and sight.
Role type
Microfabrication Engineer (R&D)
Builds
Thin-film microelectrode arrays for preclinical and clinical studies
Domain
Medical devices / Neuroscience / Microfabrication
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
microfabrication technology, experimental design, data collection and analysis, scientific communication, operation of analytic and microfabrication process equipment, hazardous substance handling, sensitive electronic device handling
Preferred skills
microfabricated device layout design, high-volume production environment experience
Technologies
microfabrication process equipment, analytic equipment
Responsibilities
Design and physically realize next-generation thin-film microelectrode arrays; Develop and deploy advanced process integration schemes for thin-film fabrication; Execute benchtop experiments to characterize fabrication parameters and product performance; Utilize statistical analysis on experimental data to drive product improvement; Sponsor in vivo studies to validate physiological performance; Author comprehensive SOPs and technical documentation; Provide technical training and mentorship to team members; Manage data collection and retention strategies; Contribute to the completion of study reports; Work with external vendors to align product requirements and communicate technical specifications
Seniority
Mid-level IC