Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Role Summary

Design, iterate on, and build specialized equipment and subsystems for semiconductor fabrication, with a focus on packaging, vacuum, positioning, or automation tooling. Own end-to-end mechanical design and system integration from concept through tested hardware.

This role involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls; any offer will be contingent on compliance.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Recommended 2–7 years of professional experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design and hands-on prototyping.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include design, prototyping, integration, and vendor collaboration to deliver production-ready equipment.

• Design and iterate machines and subsystems for semiconductor packaging fabrication.
• Create mechanical designs including frames, components, and assemblies.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and optical components; perform wiring and optics alignment.
• Build, prototype, assemble, and debug complex systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve fabrication processes and equipment.
• Source components and coordinate with vendors to meet project specifications.
• Document designs, tests, and assembly procedures.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience for immediate contribution; applicants should include a portfolio of built projects.

• 2–7 years professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical system design.
• 2–7 years hands-on experience building, prototyping, and assembling complex systems.
• Proven mechanical integration and system-level troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with vendor sourcing and component procurement.
• Ability to iterate quickly and deliver tested hardware on short timelines.
• Portfolio demonstrating hands-on engineering work is required.
• Comfort working in both R&D and production environments and collaborating across disciplines.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with laser machines and opto-mechanical system design.
• Circuit design skills for custom control systems; basic coding for equipment control.
• Home workshop/lab experience showing hands-on initiative.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics. A Master’s degree is preferred.

About the Company

Company: fab2

Headquarters: Austin, TX, United States

Early-stage hardware startup that designs and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment, tools, and the hardware/software needed to make fabs. Works on lithography, metrology, motion systems and related components; founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller with offices in Austin and San Francisco.