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About the job

About 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.

About the team

The Precision Team operates on the nanometer scale. We make lithography, metrology and motion systems that pattern, inspect and characterize our chips in order to push our process to lower nodes.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and building semiconductor fabrication equipment, subsystems, and tools. This role requires a strong mix of mechanical, electrical, and system integration expertise and a proven track record of rapidly prototyping complex systems and advancing them to the next stage of production.

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, subsystems, test fixtures, inspection tools, and sensors

Lead system integration efforts, testing, and cross-team coordination

Develop electrical designs, including PCB design, wiring, power electronics, and sensor integration

Execute mechanical design of frames, components, and assemblies, with a focus on practical application rather than deep theoretical analysis

Rapidly prototype, build, and test new designs

Source and select components while balancing cost, reliability, and performance

Write light software and firmware to support system operation

Required Experience

5 years of experience designing and building electromechanical systems for real-world applications

Electromechanical system design and analysis

Electrical instrumentation experience (scopes, meters, sensors)

Mechanical design and CAD proficiency

Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly

Component sourcing and selection

Light coding and scripting

Nice-to-have

Circuit design and PCB layout (analog and digital)

Experience with metrology and sensor technologies

Motion system selection and control

Optical components and system integration

Working at fab2

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.

Compensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We're hiring this role from mid-level through staff. The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 – $200,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.

Benefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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