Mechatronics Engineer: Rapid Prototyping for Precision Systems

Fab2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Visa sponsorship

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Office lunches

Job summary

fab2 is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment, subsystems, and tools in Austin. You will own the end-to-end process, rapidly moving ideas from concept to production with a portfolio of proven builds.

The role requires hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and systems integration, with a bias toward fast iteration and practical results. Competitive salary and equity are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience designing and building electromechanical systems for real-world applications.
• Electromechanical system design and analysis.
• Electrical instrumentation experience (scopes, meters, sensors).
• Mechanical design and CAD proficiency.
• Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly.
• Component sourcing and selection.
• Light coding and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on machines, subsystems, test fixtures, inspection tools, and sensors
• Lead system integration efforts, testing, and cross-team coordination
• Develop electrical designs, including PCB design, wiring, power electronics, and sensor integration
• Execute mechanical design of frames, components, and assemblies, with a focus on practical application rather than deep theoretical analysis
• Rapidly prototype, build, and test new designs
• Source and select components while balancing cost, reliability, and performance
• Write light software and firmware to support system operation

Skills

Electromechanical design

Light coding

CAD

Prototyping

Sensor integration

Tools

PCB design

Electrical wiring

Job description

fab2 is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment, subsystems, and tools in Austin. You will own the end-to-end process, rapidly moving ideas from concept to production with a portfolio of proven builds.

The role requires hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and systems integration, with a bias toward fast iteration and practical results. Competitive salary and equity are offered.