Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Intern — Prototyping

Fab2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Lunches provided

Learning & development

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Visa sponsorship

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

fab2 is seeking full‑stack Mechanical Engineering Interns for the fall term in Austin, with a 4–8 month commitment. You will contribute to rebuilding the chip fabrication process, touching structures, optics, robotics, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry.

The role emphasizes ownership and rapid iteration in a startup environment. Ideal candidates have hands‑on prototyping experience, a portfolio of shipped projects, and the ability to move quickly through design cycles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering.
• Ability to learn quickly and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Hands-on prototyping experience and the ability to move through design cycles quickly.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly design and analysis from coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering (Solidworks/Onshape, simulation, materials selection, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment
• Write mechanical drawings and documentation
• Perform detailed analysis and simulations to evaluate electromechanical designs
• Drive prototypes into production in collaboration with our manufacturing and supply chain teams

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

Electromechanical assembly design

SolidWorks/Onshape

Troubleshooting

Fast design cycles

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

KiCad/Altium

Simulation tools

Materials selection

Job description

fab2 is seeking full‑stack Mechanical Engineering Interns for the fall term in Austin, with a 4–8 month commitment. You will contribute to rebuilding the chip fabrication process, touching structures, optics, robotics, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry.

The role emphasizes ownership and rapid iteration in a startup environment. Ideal candidates have hands‑on prototyping experience, a portfolio of shipped projects, and the ability to move quickly through design cycles.