Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Opportunity at fab2

The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves. We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.

fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

As a Mechanical Engineer at fab2, you'll design, iterate on, and build specialized equipment for semiconductor fabrication.

We're looking for hands-on engineers across various disciplines to design, iterate on, and build complex systems. Whether tackling heavy design challenges, integrating mechanical, optical, and electronic components, or automating production and manufacturing processes, our philosophy is to get things built and tested in days or weeks—not months—with a focus on viable solutions that meet real production needs.

The ideal candidate moves through design cycles fast and can own the end to end process. Our philosophy is to get things built/tested in days or weeks, not months. Because of this, a portfolio is generally required to apply: show us the things you've actually built!

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for semiconductor packaging fabrication
• Create mechanical designs including frames, components, and assemblies
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and optical components in system assembly, including wiring, optics alignment, and electronics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve fabrication processes and equipment
• Source components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications

Required Experience

• 2-7 years of professional experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design
• 2-7 years of hands-on experience building, prototyping, and assembling complex systems
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics

Nice-to-have

• Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Home workshop/lab experience demonstrating passion for hands-on engineering
• Experience building laser machines with comprehensive knowledge of laser system components
• Experience working in both R&D and production environments with hardware
• System integration expertise across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
• Experience with opto-mechanical system design
• Circuit design capabilities for custom control systems and instrumentation
• Basic coding skills for equipment control

We're an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi