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We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.\nWe're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.\nfab2 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.\nAbout the team\nThe Automation engineering team is responsible for robotic automation to rapidly produce semiconductor packaging devices. We design, prototype, build our own fabrication equipment, and develop novel processes. We have assembled a specialized team skilled in electrical, mechanical, physics, and chemistry to achieve this.\nAbout the role\nAs a Mechanical Engineer on the Automation team, you'll generate and prototype robotics components and systems from scratch. Projects will range from precision, small motion and manipulation, integration of automation into existing machines, complete system development and bring-up.\nThe 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!\nResponsibilities\nDesign and iterate on machines and subsystems for automating fabrication\n\nCreate mechanical designs including structures, actuation components, and complete system assemblies\n\nIntegrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators in system assembly, including:\nWiring precision measurement and alignment\n\nFirmware validation and generation\n\nControl system design and deployment\n\nHeavily collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve autonomous systems\n\nSource components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications\n\nRequired Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics\n\n3+ years of industry experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design\n\nExperience with automation or integration, including system design, electrical work, and programming\n\nExperience with microcontrollers and/or industrial PLCs\n\nNice-to-have\nMaster’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience\n\nExperience using custom solutions for computer vision (CV) and/or video pipelines\n\nExperience working with embedded systems, low-level control and communication protocols\n\nExperience with system integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domains\n\nHome workshop/lab experience, demonstrated passion for hands-on engineering\n\nWorking at fab2\nWe’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA.\nCompensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $117,000 - $180,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.\nBenefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time\n\nVisa Sponsorship\n\nLife and Disability Insurance\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\n401(k) retirement plan\n\nWeekly Learning & Development opportunities\n\nCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office\n\nLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts\n\nWe 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.\nExport Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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