Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum Systems

Fab2 • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The fab2 team is seeking exceptional, hands-on people to design, iterate on, and build specialized equipment for semiconductor fabrication. The Vacuum Systems team is responsible for designing, prototyping, validating, and scaling core semiconductor fabrication equipment. Tool families include Anneal, Deposition, Etch, and Supporting Infrastructure. The ideal candidate moves through design cycles fast and can own the end-to-end process, getting things built and tested in days or weeks, not months, with a focus on viable solutions that meet real production needs. A portfolio is generally required to apply, showcasing built projects.

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

• Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for semiconductor packaging fabrication
• Create mechanical designs including frames, components, and assemblies
• 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.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree