Engineering Test and Build Intern
Motif Neurotech
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
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Test and Build Intern to support manufacturing and test of neurotech system components.
You’ll gain experience building implantable and external elements of medical technologies, following established manufacturing procedures and working with engineers to improve them. This role will also provide the opportunity to execute verification tests of medical device components, following test protocols to operate the system and interacting with test equipment to capture evidence of successful outcomes.
Job Location: Houston, Texas
Does this sound like you?
- You are excited by making things and ensuring that they work
- You enjoy working with data and descriptive statistics
- You are passionate about neurotechnology and translating technology into practice
If yes, you’ll love working at Motif — we are a team of passionate, dedicated people building something extraordinary in neurotechnology, clinical product development, and patient-first innovation. We move fast, work collaboratively, and value the autonomy and ownership that comes with a high-growth environment.
In this role, you will support the following functional areas:
Manufacturing
- Following manufacturing processes to build components and assemble them into systems
- Performing basic tests of functionality to ensure manufacturing steps are successful
- Providing feedback to improve existing processes and procedures, and potentially helping draft new ones as needed
Verification
- Execute formal tests by following verification plans
- Measure attributes of system performance using bench equipment
- Document test results in spreadsheets and test execution software packages
To be considered, you will need:
- To be pursuing (or have been granted) a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field. Grad students encouraged to apply!
- To be available to work on a part-time basis, committing to at least one day per week during the school year. More hours are available; we are flexible and can work with school schedules.
- Experience with bench test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
- Experience building or assembling mechanical components such as 3D printed elements, cables/wires, or printed circuit boards.
- Experience working with small data sets in tools such as spreadsheets or python scripting environments.
Note: This is a paid internship.
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