What is Motif?

Motif is a medical device startup based in Houston, Texas. We are designing and developing minimally invasive electronic solutions for serious mental health conditions. Powered by our patent-pending methods for wireless power and data transmission, our goal is to create the smallest implantable brain stimulator to treat people with mental health disorders.

We are an early-stage startup with funding from venture capital firms, grants, and private angel and founder investments.

Motif's technology stack consists of a small implant that is wirelessly powered via magnetic fields from an external wearable transmitter, configured and controlled from a programming interface. It delivers novel stimulation therapy to cortical targets and will evolve to record biomarkers of symptoms, disease state, and therapy response.

Where are we going?

We are currently completing the development of our first minimally invasive neural stimulation system and preparing for future versions with additional functionality based on our platform technology.

About the Job

Motif Neurotech is seeking candidates with a background in manufacturing, electrical system prototyping and troubleshooting, or execution of electrical and mechanical tests to work on our production lines as a manufacturing technician. If you have a passion for building technologically advanced devices to help patients, apply now to be part of our dedicated team. At Motif, you will build prototype development and research systems for use in lab, manufacture key, mechanical and electrical subsystems for upcoming clinical studies, and test these subsystems of our brain stimulator intended to treat mental health disorders. You'll get to work with an awesome team of engineers and operations experts on the forefront of medical technology in an environment full of opportunities to learn about new technology and manufacturing processes.

Job Location: This job location is onsite in Houston Texas, 5 days per week; $26-32/hour DOE.

Does this sound like you?

• You want to create a future where technology enables better mental health care
• You believe that openness and honesty are key to team success
• You like knowing that the work you do directly helps others
  
  

If yes, then you may love working with Motif as it is being built by highly dedicated people with passion for neurotechnology, clinical product development, and putting the patient first. We are looking for people with the same energy who will thrive in a high growth - high autonomy environment.

In this role, you will:

Manufacture Medical Device Subsystems

• Work with our operations and manufacturing team to build key mechanical and electrical subassemblies of a medical device
• Follow work instructions to operate multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment such as laser cutters and manufacturing software packages to fabricate components from individual parts and raw materials
• Perform acceptance testing on the manufactured parts to ensure high quality and consistent outputs
• Identify opportunities for process improvements by identifying places to simplify tasks, reduce errors, or make things more clear.
• Work with engineering and operations to improve our documentation and processes based on improvements you identify
  
  

Provide Engineering Support

• Work with engineers to build and modify early development prototypes, including soldering of electronic components, connectors and wire harnesses, and simple mechanical enclosures
• Use standard bench equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, and scopes to characterize performance of prototype systems
• Support engineers in troubleshooting new designs during bring up and debugging
  
  

Execute Verification Testing

• Contribute to the writing and development of verification and validation plans
• Perform testing, inspection, and evaluation of new product designs according to our verification and validation plans
• Document test results in lab notebooks and test reports
  
  

Contribute to Operation of an R&D and Manufacturing Environment

• Perform periodic maintenance and calibration of our equipment according to the provided instructions
• You will attend a few meetings per week such as project sync ups, our all-hands meeting, and ad-hoc meetings
• To do this job, you will be on your feet a fair amount, moving from station to station (each station has seats)
• You will be working in a manufacturing environment cleanroom and may need to wear face coverings, gowns/labcoats, or similar attire during your work day
  
  

To be considered, you will need:

• 6 months' experience using a soldering iron (professional or hobby)
• Previous experience working with standard operating procedures, work instructions, build instructions or similar documentation in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working with common tooling in electronics manufacturing environments (washes/baths, ovens, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Knowledge of operating and safety procedures for working in a manufacturing space that deals with potentially hazardous materials and equipment (laser operation)
• A comfort and ability to learn new software, tools, and machines
  
  

It is a bonus if you have:

• A degree or certificate in a technical field such as electronics, process engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a quality controlled environment
  
  

Benefits*

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO
• The chance to work with an incredible group of people working towards a common goal for a better future
  
  

We envision a world where everyone with a mental health disorder can get well and stay well, regardless of who you are, where you live, or how much money you make, and we are excited to build that future with you.

Let's use our powers for good.

Motif Neurotech is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class status.

• for regular full-time, exempt, salaried employees