# Manufacturing Intern, Surgery & Robot Hardware at Neuralink

- Company: [Neuralink](https://neuralink.com)
- Location: South San Francisco, CA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-03-19
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/neuralink/jobs/7666761003?gh_jid=7666761003
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/manufacturing-intern-surgery-robot-hardware-4c7c7b9a

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Assemble and test robotic surgical components and hardware.
- Improve manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency and product quality.
- Design production aids, jigs, and fixtures for assembly tasks.
- Analyze manufacturing data and maintain technical documentation.

What they're looking for:

- Current Bachelor’s student in engineering or a related field.
- Strong aptitude for hands-on technical work and robotics.
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with medical device regulations preferred.

Pay and perks:

- Hourly pay rate of $25.00/hr.

## Posting

### About Neuralink

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.

### Team Description

As part of the Surgery & Robot Hardware, the Robot Manufacturing Team is responsible for producing and scaling the precisely engineered robotic systems and custom hardware that enable our life-changing surgical procedures. Balancing immediate production needs with long-term scalability, we drive manufacturing innovation to ensure the safety, reliability, and high-quality execution of every surgical implant.

### Job Description and Responsibilities

The Robot Manufacturing Intern will contribute directly to the production and scaling of Neuralink's advanced surgical robotic systems. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment, focusing on developing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the quality and reliability of critical hardware used in our surgical procedures

- Manufacturing Process Support: Assist the team in the assembly, testing, and documentation of robotic components and systems.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to existing manufacturing workflows to increase throughput, reduce errors, and enhance product quality.
- Documentation and Control: Help create and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with quality systems.
- Tooling and Fixture Design: Work on the design and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and production aids to streamline assembly and inspection tasks.
- Quality Assurance: Perform in-process quality checks and contribute to failure analysis and root cause investigations for non-conforming materials or devices.
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and report on manufacturing data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decisions.

### Required Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely-related engineering field.
- Demonstrated passion and aptitude for hands-on technical work, manufacturing, or robotics, evidenced by relevant coursework, technical clubs, or personal projects.
- Strong foundational understanding of physics and mathematics relevant to engineering principles.
- Proven ability to be highly detail-oriented and organized in a high-precision environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating clear documentation and collaborating with a technical team.
- Must be able to commit to a full-time intern schedule.

### Preferred Qualifications

- Prior hands-on experience in a manufacturing or lab environment related to robotics or high-precision assembly
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for designing production aids and tooling
- Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., medical device, ISO 13485) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation

### Pay Transparency

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California Hourly Range: $25.00/hr USD

### What We Offer

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

From Neuralink's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply.

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