EMC Compliance Engineer

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:

Join the Translational Team where we generate the data that advances Neuralinks braincomputer interface technologies from research and development through clinical evaluation and into market implementation. We produce the rigorous evidence required to support rapid development regulatory progress and the safe effective delivery of our technology to patients.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The EMC Compliance Engineer will own EMC compliance strategy test planning execution debugging and documentation across implantable electronics surgical robotics external wireless charging systems and manufacturing. Responsibilities include:

• Work directly with hardware firmware mechanical manufacturing quality and regulatory teams to identify EMC risks early in the design cycle drive robust design mitigations (grounding shielding filtering isolation PCB layout and stackups) and support design reviews to imprint good EMC design practices.
• Own EMC and RF impact assessments for design changes within the medical device design control process; evaluate effects on emissions immunity wireless performance and coexistence; determine re-test or analysis needs; and update risk assessments protocols and design documentation to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Develop and expand internal EMC test capabilities including test setups fixtures measurement methods equipment selection/qualification and processes that enable rapid design iteration and reduce reliance on external laboratories.
• Own end-to-end EMC compliance strategy and plan/execute pre-compliance and formal EMC testing (conducted/radiated emissions immunity ESD EFT surge voltage dips/interruptions and wireless coexistence) for implantable electronics surgical robotics external wireless charging systems and manufacturing line equipment in accordance with IECFCC Part 18 and related IEC 61000-series standards.
• Debug EMC failures at the bench and in test labs using oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers near-field probes current probes LISNs VNAs ESD guns RF amplifiers signal generators data loggers and custom fixtures; perform root cause analysis and recommend effective mitigations.
• Develop execute and maintain EMC test protocols test reports setup diagrams deviations engineering rationales risk assessments and requirement traceability for complex systems involving implants chargers and robots.
• Partner with external NRTL and EMC test laboratories (e.g. UL TÜV Intertek) for formal testing and certification; own interactions with regulatory bodies (e.g. FDA notified bodies) regarding EMC and RF data test strategies and responses; and contribute EMC data and documentation to regulatory submissions (IDE PMA etc.).
• Own ESD control strategy for manufacturing lines including workstation qualification grounding verification ionization packaging handling procedures operator controls equipment qualification audits and failure investigations aligned with ANSI/ESD S20.20.
• Build a culture of EMC-by-design: educate design teams create design guidelines and review checklists define EMC requirements and closure criteria and integrate EMC considerations throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay current with advancements in EMC standards medical device regulatory science and related technologies; contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes SOPs and knowledge sharing across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of hands-on EMC EMI ESD RF and electrical compliance experience on complex electronic systems.
• Strong bench-debug skills using oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers near-field probes current probes LISNs signal generators RF amplifiers VNAs ESD simulators power supplies electronic loads and data-acquisition tools.
• Practical understanding of grounding shielding filtering cable management isolation ESD protection PCB layout and stackups return-current control power integrity clock harmonics common-mode noise and radiated/conducted emissions.
• Ability to read schematics PCB layouts cable drawings mechanical assemblies system block diagrams and firmware state diagrams well enough to identify EMC failure modes.
• Direct experience planning executing debugging and documenting EMC tests.
• Working knowledge of IECFCC Part 18 and related IEC 61000-series immunity tests including ESD radiated immunity conducted immunity EFT surge voltage dips/interruptions and emissions testing.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to drive issues to closure across engineering manufacturing quality regulatory and external test labs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with medical devices implants surgical robotics or wireless power transfer systems.
• Experience with BLE Wi-Fi 5G UWB or other wireless systems in regulated products including wireless coexistence testing and risk assessment per ANSI C63.27 (or equivalent).
• Prior experience managing or interfacing with third-party certification laboratories (e.g. UL TÜV Intertek) including familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and contributing EMC data to regulatory submissions (IDE 510(k) PMA or equivalent).
• Experience with medical device design controls ISO 14971 risk management and product development lifecycle in a regulated environment.
• Experience with international EMC and RF regulatory requirements and certifications (e.g. EU RED/CE marking ISED Canada MIC Japan KC Korea) and CISPR emissions standards (e.g. CISPR 11).
• Experience with magnetic resonance (MR) testing and evaluation for implantable or active medical devices per ISO/TS 10974 (or equivalent).
• Experience developing EMC design guidelines training programs or compliance workflows that accelerate product development.
• Familiarity with manufacturing ESD controls including ANSI/ESD S20.20-style programs workstation audits grounding ionization packaging operator handling and production-equipment qualification.
• Experience writing test protocols reports deviations engineering rationales risk assessments and requirement traceability in a regulated or quality-controlled development process.