Mechanical Engineering Intern – Semiconductor Prototyping

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Lunches daily

Weekly Learning & Development

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

fab2, an Austin startup, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer term to design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, a portfolio of projects, and ownership of meaningful work across structures, optics, robotics, and heat transfer. Applicants should demonstrate hands‑on prototyping experience and multitdomain exposure.

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

Problem solving

Rapid prototyping

Mechanical design

Solidworks/Onshape

Electromechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

KiCad/Altium

Simulation software

Job description

fab2, an Austin startup, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer term to design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment.

The role emphasizes rapid iteration, a portfolio of projects, and ownership of meaningful work across structures, optics, robotics, and heat transfer. Applicants should demonstrate hands‑on prototyping experience and multitdomain exposure.