Neuralink · 5 days ago
Mechanical Engineer Intern, Materials
Fremont, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$35/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expNeuralink is a pioneering company focused on creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to contribute to the development of high-density neural interfaces by building and refining mechanical models and performing materials testing with in-house instrumentation.
BiotechnologyMedicalNeuroscienceRobotics
Responsibilities
Build, refine, and use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models to predict mechanical response, model material behavior under stress, and support material optimization
Use computational models to identify design weaknesses, optimize material selection and geometry, and reduce the need for physical prototyping
Evaluate and test the mechanical properties of implant materials under various adverse conditions to determine their performance and longevity
Operate high-precision testing instruments, including dynamic mechanical analyzers (DMA) and mechanical oscillators
Assemble, calibrate, and operate components for Accelerated Lifetime Testing (ALT) systems
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design custom fixtures and develop high-throughput testing equipment, incorporating accelerated aging and mechanical fatigue testing
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, or building and calibrating test equipment
Experience with mechanical design (Solidworks or similar CAD software, etc)
Familiarity with the scientific principles of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) involved in analyzing mechanical tests
Experience with the standard mechanical testing equipment (tensile tester, DMA, etc), user interfaces and familiarity with associated test standards (ASTM, etc)
2+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical testing
Preferred
Direct experience with FEA software (e.g., COMSOL, Abaqus, ANSYS) to model mechanical behavior
Experience with DMA, TMA, and/or other mechanical-related testing equipment
Experience calibrating and troubleshooting lab instrumentation for mechanical, electrochemical analysis
Experience with instrument operational software in addition to hardware for mechanical testing equipment
Benefits
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
Company
Neuralink
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that focuses on developing brain-computer interfaces designed to treat neurological disorders.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.34BKey Investors
CoreNest CapitalFounders FundVy Capital
2025-07-07Series Unknown
2025-06-17Secondary Market
2025-05-27Series E· $649M
Leadership Team
Dongjin Seo
Co-Founder, President & COO
Shivon Zilis
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Recent News
2026-01-09
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