Electromechanical Development Technician

Atomic Machines; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Machines in Emeryville is seeking an Electromechanical Hardware Development Technician. You will work on diverse projects, needing hands-on hardware assembly and troubleshooting skills with a background in electrical and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include assembling, testing, and troubleshooting machines, as well as collaborating with engineering to produce documentation. The position offers an hourly rate of $39 to $60 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with a ticketing system to document workflow.
• Laser and optical system experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, troubleshoot, maintain, and test new designs of machines.
• Perform SMT soldering and wire harness fabrication.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams.

Skills

Hands-on hardware assembly skills

Debugging electromechanical systems

Operating lab electronics

Verbal and written communication skills

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Basic fabrication skills

Time management and prioritization

Familiarity with cleanroom etiquette

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

JIRA

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Overview

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. The Matter Compiler™ platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter Compiler™ technology platform—that will be unveiled to the world soon.

Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

Role

As an electromechanical hardware development technician, you will work on a multitude of projects in a highly dynamic workplace. The ability to prioritize and manage your time, attention to detail, and understanding of complex electromechanical systems are all important in this role. We are looking for a self-starter willing to grow their skill set and actively improve our processes—previous hands-on experience in a development or prototype environment. Working closely with engineering, you will interpret drawings and build to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework, troubleshoot, maintain, and test new designs of machines that perform a complex automated manufacturing process.
• SMT soldering, wire harness fabrication, integration, and test.
• Collaborate with engineering.
• Build and rework assemblies and sub-assemblies in our prototype shop.
• Work with engineering and a technical writer to produce electro-mechanical assembly documentation and work instructions. Building, troubleshooting and reworking electromechanical assemblies.
• Build, troubleshoot and rework electromechanical assemblies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware assembly skills in both mechanical and electrical systems, including small precision work and large-scale systems.
• Experience with debugging complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience operating and remote controlling benchtop lab electronics (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Familiarity with a ticketing system to document and prioritize workflow (JIRA, GitHub, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An eye for detail and organization.
• Read and interpret specifications, prints, electrical point to points, ICDs and P&IDs.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Laser and optical system experience.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience with office software (MS Office or Google Docs).
• Basic metrology or inspection experience (e.g., using calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.).
• Basic fabrication skills, cutting, fitting, bending, drilling and deburring.
• Familiarity with fittings, tubing, plumbing, pneumatics, gas and fluid management. (Swagelok, ORB, NPT, PTC).
• Familiarity with building in a cleanroom and cleanroom high purity work etiquette.
• Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities over time.
• Wire harness assembly and soldering certification (IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-Standard-001).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience.

Bonus Points

• Experience operating lab metrology instruments (microscopes, SEM, profilometers, etc.).
• Good software literacy; ability to use command line interfaces, read and understand automation device manuals and debug software-controlled systems.
• Ability to drive a forklift and have basic rigging knowledge.

Compensation

Hourly Rate Range: $39 USD - $60 USD