--- title: 'Manufacturing Material Coordinator at Neuralink' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-material-coordinator-neuralink-austin-jzwmqtfe5azv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-06' --- # Manufacturing Material Coordinator at Neuralink - **Company:** Neuralink - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Compensation:** $20–$33/hr - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/neuralink/jobs/8107986003?gh_jid=8107986003 ## Job description 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: The Implant Assembly team builds Neuralink's brain-computer interface implants on the Austin production line. The team runs every step of the build, from array bonding through sealing, cleaning, inspection and acceptance testing. We work closely with Microfabrication, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, and R&D to deliver high-quality implants on schedule. Job Description and Responsibilities: As the Manufacturing Material Coordinator, you will own the flow of material on the implant assembly line, so that operators can spend their time building implants. You will make sure every station has the right parts, fixtures and supplies before the shift starts, keep inventory records accurate, and coordinate with Microfab, Shipping & Receiving, and R&D so that material shortages do not stop the line. Responsibilities: - Own core inventory control and audits for consumables, fixtures, and implant components, including cycle counts and keeping records accurate in our inventory system - Receive supplies from Shipping & Receiving and stock them into bulk inventory - Track stock levels, set reorder points, and flag shortages before they affect production - Organize and maintain storage, including racks, dryboxes, and labeling - Stage stations and kits with the right material based on the next day's build priorities - Coordinate array deliveries with Microfab so that arrays are ready at the start of the build - Audit fixtures for count, condition, cleanliness, and readiness - Define station clean standards, and audit and enforce them on the line - Manage MRB material: segregate and track it, supply parts to the R&D line, and make sure parts do not sit idle in MRB - Manage shipping and delivery of completed units, and organize units returned to the line - Track and report inventory and material metrics, and recommend process improvements Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - 2+ years of experience in inventory control, material handling, kitting or production support in a manufacturing environment - Experience with cycle counts, inventory audits, and keeping inventory records accurate - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Comfortable using inventory or ERP/MES software and Google Workspace or similar tools - Able to follow written procedures and work instructions exactly - Clear communicator who can coordinate across multiple teams and priorities Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a medical device or other regulated (ISO 13485 / FDA QSR) manufacturing environment - Experience working in a cleanroom, including gowning and contamination control - Familiarity with MRB, nonconforming material handling and lot traceability - Experience with Lean or 5S methods (e.g., kitting, line-side replenishment, water spider) - Experience handling small, fragile or ESD-sensitive components - Experience with shipping and receiving, or forklift / material handling equipment Additional Requirements and Competencies: - Must be able to arrive before the production shift to stage stations, and work occasional extended hours or weekends based on production needs - Must be able to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs - Must be able to gown and work in a cleanroom for extended periods - Must be able to work on site in Austin, TX Expected Compensation: At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Hourly Range $19.71—$32.69 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 ## About Neuralink ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Neuralink develops implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that decode neural signals to restore autonomy for people with paralysis and other neurological conditions. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D; total funding $1.35B as of Aug 2025) - **Headquarters**: Fremont, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Elon Musk, Max Hodak, Benjamin Rapoport, Dongjin Seo, Paul Merolla, Philip Sabes, Timothy J. Gardner, Tim Hanson, Vanessa Tolosa ## Core Business - Primary industry: Neurotechnology / Biotechnology (implantable medical devices) - Target customers: B2C (patients with quadriplegia, ALS, spinal cord injury), B2B (hospitals, research institutions, clinical partners) - Mission: "Building brain interfaces to restore autonomy" – initially helping people with unmet medical needs control computers and robotic arms with their thoughts, and ultimately unlocking human potential. ## Products & Services - **N1 Implant (“the Link”)**: Coin-sized, surgically implanted BCI that records and stimulates brain activity via flexible neural threads. Enables users to control digital devices (mouse, keyboard, apps) using thought alone. Available only in clinical trials (PRIME Study). - **Telepathy**: Product name for the N1 Implant’s capability to allow users to control computers and mobile devices (announced by Musk). - **Blindsight**: Experimental implant designed to restore visual perception by directly stimulating the visual cortex. Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in September 2024. - **Speech BCI**: Device under development to restore communication for individuals with severe speech impairment (ALS, stroke, etc.). Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in May 2025. - **Neurosurgical Robot**: Custom robot for autonomous, precise insertion of neural threads during surgery. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: ~$9 billion (per Tracxn, as of 2026) - **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$1.35 billion (13 rounds); annual revenue ~$20 million (pre-commercial, primarily from research partnerships) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Founders Fund (led Series D), CoreNest Capital (led 2025 venture round), Elon Musk (owns >50%). Partners include University Health Network (Toronto), FDA (regulatory collaboration). - **Growth Signals**: - 21 human patients implanted as of January 2026 - Headcount grew 31.3% year-over-year to ~400 employees (with 127 active job postings) - Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designations for Blindsight and speech BCI - Expanded clinical trials to Canada (first procedures outside the U.S. in Aug/Sep 2025) - Patients reached typing speeds of up to 40 words per minute and achieved information transfer rates comparable to able-bodied mouse users ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover with human implants**: Only BCI company with FDA-approved human trials and over 20 implanted patients. - **Robotic precision**: Proprietary surgical robot capable of inserting ultra-thin threads (4–6 µm) that are too fine for human hands. - **Regulatory momentum**: Multiple FDA Breakthrough Device Designations accelerating development for vision, speech, and motor restoration. - **Interdisciplinary talent pool**: Recruits from Tesla, SpaceX, OpenAI, Stanford, UCSF; team spans neuroscience, electrical engineering, robotics, and microfab. - **High-profile leadership**: Elon Musk’s visibility draws talent, funding, and media attention. ## Strategic Focus - **Clinical expansion**: Scale the PRIME Study to more patients and new sites (Canada, additional countries). - **Product pipeline**: Commercialize Blindsight (vision) and speech prosthetics; develop motor/sensory restoration capabilities. - **Regulatory pathway**: Transition from trial-only to eventual commercial approval by the FDA. - **R&D**: Advance silent speech interfaces, cognitive enhancement, and broader neurological applications (epilepsy, depression, etc.). ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven impact**: Work directly on technology that restores function and independence to people with paralysis, ALS, and blindness. - **Rapid growth**: 31% annual headcount increase; employees often advance quickly due to cross-functional, ambitious projects. - **Culture**: Open communication and collaboration champion “the best ideas, regardless of where they come from” ([neuralink.com/careers](https://neuralink.com/careers/)). - **Disciplines welcome**: Engineering (embedded, software, optical, analog IC), surgery/robotics, neuroscience, manufacturing, and operations. - **Perks & environment**: Fremont HQ with plans for a larger facility near Austin. Hands-on, lab-heavy work likely requires on-site presence. - **Career development**: Internal growth opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge science, and cross-team collaboration. ## Sources 1. [neuralink.com](https://neuralink.com/) 2. [neuralink.com/careers](https://neuralink.com/careers/) 3. [linkedin.com/company/neuralink](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuralink) 4. [tracxn.com/d/companies/neuralink](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/neuralink/__oUVI98zbdmLZga1LgBRb3oGJJBxjbzTc7bMWUfAOLws) 5. 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