Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum Systems

Fab2 • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

fab2 is an early-stage hardware startup focused on designing and building specialized equipment for semiconductor fabrication. The Vacuum Systems team is responsible for the design, prototyping, validation, and scaling of core semiconductor fabrication equipment, including tool families such as Anneal, Deposition, Etch, and Supporting Infrastructure. This role involves designing, iterating on, and building complex systems, with a philosophy of rapid prototyping and testing within days or weeks. The ideal candidate is hands-on, moves quickly through design cycles, and can own the end-to-end process, delivering viable solutions for real production needs. A portfolio showcasing built projects is generally required for application.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in designing vacuum systems or fluid handling hardware.
• Strong fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Demonstrated ability to design and ship machined and fabricated metal parts into working systems.
• Comfortable working with pumps, valves, fittings, tubing, chambers, and thermal systems.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/experience with any of: plasma systems, CVD, ALD.
• Familiarity with leak detection techniques and vacuum diagnostics.
• Experience with productionization and testing.

Responsibilities

• Own semiconductor fabrication systems and subsystems end-to-end, including deposition, etch, annealing, and plasma tools, as well as subsystems such as mass flow controllers, pressure sensors, valves, and pumps.
• Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for semiconductor fabrication.
• Create mechanical designs including frames, components, and assemblies.
• Partner closely with the process, electrical, software, and production teams.
• Source components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level