Microfabrication Technician

A Microfabrication Technician at Neuralink operates essential equipment for producing microelectrode arrays while working closely with engineers to maintain equipment and processes. Responsibilities include running machines like ASML and mask aligners, ensuring quality control, maintaining process documentation, and keeping a clean workspace.

Candidates interested in the Microfabrication Technician position at Neuralink should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Key qualities include adaptability, self-discipline, and a strong attention to detail. Familiarity with cleanroom environments and Google Suite applications is preferred but not mandatory.

While experience in a cleanroom is preferred for the Microfabrication Technician position at Neuralink, it is not mandatory. Enthusiastic candidates willing to learn and adapt to the cleanroom protocols, including gowning and PPE requirements, are encouraged to apply.

Neuralink is committed to the professional development of its employees, including Microfabrication Technicians. The company rapidly advances team members who demonstrate significant impact, providing opportunities for skill enhancement, better roles, and sometimes additional training in relevant technologies.

Microfabrication Technicians at Neuralink enjoy an attractive benefits package, including excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, equity options, a 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and various growth potentials within the company.

Discuss any training you have received related to cleanroom protocols, your understanding of gowning and equipment use, and how you've maintained cleanliness in previous roles. Emphasize your commitment to safety and adherence to strict guidelines.

Share specific examples of how you’ve implemented quality checks in your work processes. Discuss any metrics you track for defects and how you collaborate with engineers or team members to troubleshoot issues.

Provide an example where changes impacted your work tasks. Highlight your flexibility and how you managed to maintain productivity, illustrating your adaptability.

Detail any hands-on experience you have with these types of machines. Focus on the specific tasks you performed and the outcomes of your work regarding efficiency and quality.

Discuss your habits and techniques for documenting processes—anything from daily logs to detailed reports. Emphasize your organizational skills and attention to detail.

Talk about your passion for technology and innovation. Share how working in microfabrication aligns with your skills and career goals, as well as your interest in contributing to meaningful projects.

Describe your approach to working carefully with fragile materials, focusing on your training, skills, and any measures you take to ensure precision and prevent damage.

Reflect on Neuralink's mission to develop brain-computer interfaces and how it resonates with your career aspirations. Highlight your desire to be part of a company pushing technological boundaries and making impactful contributions.

Select a project that required problem-solving and teamwork. Discuss specific challenges faced, your contributions, and how you ultimately achieved the project goals.

Detail your understanding of safety protocols and past experiences where you prioritized health and safety. Share your methods for encouraging others to adhere to these standards.