Microfabrication Technician

Overview

Axoft is building the most advanced and scalable platform for implantable brain-machine interface. Our mission is to enable minimally invasive, long-term stable and ultra-high bandwidth communication with the brain, opening new therapies and treatments against neurological disorders and physical imparities. We have bridged the gap between electronic and biological materials to create the softest, nanofabricated brain implants in the world. We are now looking to add talented people to the team who are passionate, like to deliver results and find creative solutions to complex problems.

Axoft is looking for candidates who have demonstrated exceptional abilities and results in their previous professional, academic and interpersonal experiences and have the skillset that fits this job offer.

As a microfabrication technician at Axoft, you will be working with the Axoft microfabrication team to manufacture the softest neural probes in the world. This job will be on-site at Cambridge, MA.

• At least 2 years of wafer fabrication experience in an environment that requires thorough documentation of manufacturing processes.
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive, delicate tasks such as wafer fabrication and electronics packaging.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver reliable results in a timely manner, including thorough documentation.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing techniques including lithography, etching, and thin film deposition.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience with electronics packaging such as flip-chip bonding and wire-bonding.
• Experience with manufacturing in an environment governed by ISO-13485 or ISO-9001 standards.
• Experience with soft materials handling and patterning.

• Perform wafer fabrication and electronics packaging to produce brain-computer interface devices.
• Report to microfabrication team lead about ongoing progress and discuss ongoing plans.
• Produce engineering documentation.

• An opportunity to work with a team of experts on one of the most exciting problems in the world and change lives.
• Career growth opportunities that fit your potential.
• Flexible paid time off.

Axoft’s team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and embrace challenges. While we aim to have a strong impact on the world, we accomplish our mission in unison with our company values of integrity, accountability, and trust. Axoft provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.