Mechanical Engineer - Automation

Atomic Semi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading semiconductor startup as a Mechanical Engineer - Automation in San Francisco. You'll design and prototype robotics components to enhance semiconductor packaging. Collaborate with a skilled team to innovate and improve fabrication processes, while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly Learning & Development opportunities

Commuter Benefits

Daily Lunches

Stocked Office Kitchen

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design.
• Experience with automation or integration, including system design and programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on machines for automating fabrication.
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators in system assembly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve autonomous systems.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Mechanical Design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

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Base pay range

$117,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.

It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.

We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.

Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.

We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.

Atomic 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.

About The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer - Automation at Atomic Semi, 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.

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for automating fabrication
• Create mechanical designs including structures, actuation components, and complete system assemblies
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators in system assembly, including:
• Wiring precision measurement and alignment
• Firmware validation and generation
• Control system design and deployment
• Heavily collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve autonomous systems
• Source components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics
• 3+ years of industry experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design
• Experience with automation or integration, including system design, electrical work, and programming
• Experience with microcontrollers and/or industrial PLCs
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience using custom solutions for computer vision (CV) and/or video pipelines
• Experience working with embedded systems, low-level control and communication protocols
• Experience with system integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
• Home workshop/lab experience, demonstrated passion for hands-on engineering
  
  

Working at Atomic Semi

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA.

Compensation: Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $117,000 – $180,000. Compensation is determined within the range based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in Atomic Semi.

Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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
  
  

We 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.

Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Compensation Range: $117K - $180K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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