Mechanical Engineer, Surgery & Robotics
Neuralink· Surgery & Robot Hardware
Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (South San Francisco, CA)$83k - $224k + equityFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineer to design and scale complex mechanical assemblies for neural surgical robotics, addressing high precision, sterility, biocompatibility, and manufacturability to enable autonomous surgical systems and related tools.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, validating, and shipping complex mechanical assemblies and actuators for surgical robots
- Rapidly and effectively building systems to meet project goals
- Applying analytical methods, including calculations and simulations, for the design and optimization of actuators and structures
- Conducting FMEAs, user testing, and more to make the safest product possible
- Working with QA and Test teams to define release criteria, verification and validation tests, and more
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of mechanical engineering industry experience, including internships and project teams where you owned products from concept to production
- Strong understanding of engineering first principles
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent experience and ability
Skills
Required:Mechanical design of surgical-grade assembliesAnalytical design and simulationFMEAs and testingCollaboration with clinical and manufacturing teams
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs)
- 401(k) plan
- Parental leave
- Flexible time off
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Neuralink
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Creating a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs today and unlock human potential tomorrow.
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