Mechanical Engineer

Fab2 • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree