R&D Materials Engineer Intern

1 мес. назад

USATrainee

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Internship role focused on developing new materials and processes for brain-computer interfaces through research and development.

As an R&D Materials Engineer intern, you'll interact with technical teams across the company to develop new ideas, materials, and processes that drive our next generation of implants forward. You'll work closely with scientists and engineers to develop new ideas, perform rigorous benchtop testing, troubleshoot experimental setups, and analyze results. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, able to deploy their core technical and creative skills to tackle a wide range of problems, and have a keen sense of urgency. You must thrive in an intense, mission-driven, and collaborative environment. Additionally, you will:
Contribute to the development of next-generation microelectrode materials, partnering with the microfabrication team to bring concepts from idea to hardware
Develop novel solutions for electrode-tissue interfaces to enhance electrode sensitivity and interface longevity
Perform materials characterization and surface chemistry experiments on candidate materials and implant components
Design and fabricate custom test fixtures to enable new experiments
Execute on established protocols and independently design new experiments as the project demands
Troubleshoot, iterate, and communicate findings clearly to the team

Evidence of exceptional ability in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
2+ years of academic or industry experience
Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Experience with chemical handling and safe lab practices
Outstanding communication skills; thrives in an interdisciplinary environment

Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software
Familiarity and experience with surface characterization techniques (e.g., contact angle, FTIR, XPS, AFM)
Experience with microscopy
Experience with electrochemistry

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below.
California Hourly Flat Rate: $35/Hr USD
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
The Next Gen team at is developing the next generation of brain-computer interfaces. We are laying the groundwork for intuitive, high-dimensional, and bidirectional interfaces between brains and machines, with the goal of helping people challenged by a variety of neurological disorders and conditions. Our team consists of scientists and engineers, working closely together to define the engineering requirements for these future products. 
Join 's Next-Gen team to help push the boundaries of what's possible in brain-computer interfaces.