Mechanical Engineer, Surgery & Robotics
Core
Designing and scaling complex mechanical assemblies and actuators for fully autonomous surgical robots that implant Neuralink devices.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (surgical robotics)
Builds
Multi-axis robotic arms, perception systems, and safety systems for brain implant surgery
Domain
Medical devices / Surgical robotics / Neuroscience
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
mechanical design, actuator design, FMEA, simulation, rapid prototyping, manufacturing scaling, biocompatibility, sterility standards
Preferred skills
space-constrained multi-DoF actuated devices, sensing device integration (optical, strain, RFID), low-to-mid volume production scaling
Technologies
optical coherence tomography, 3D spatial mapping, conventional machining, rapid prototyping
Responsibilities
Designing, developing, validating, and shipping complex mechanical assemblies and actuators; building systems to meet project goals; applying analytical methods for design and optimization; conducting FMEAs and user testing; defining release criteria and verification tests
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC