Mechatronics Engineer, Rapid-Prototyping for Tools

Fab2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

401(k) retirement plan

Learning & Development

Commuter Benefits

Office Lunches

Parental Leave

Job summary

fab2 is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment and subsystems. The role emphasizes rapid iteration, end-to-end ownership of the design process, and hands‑on fabrication with fast test cycles.

A portfolio of prior built projects is typically required. The engineer will contribute across mechanical, electrical, and software aspects, including PCB design, wiring, and sensor integration, while collaborating with a small,

Qualifications

• 5 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.
• 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

Prototype development

CAD proficiency

Sourcing components

Light coding

Tools

CAD software

PCB design tools

Job description

fab2 is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment and subsystems. The role emphasizes rapid iteration, end-to-end ownership of the design process, and hands‑on fabrication with fast test cycles.

A portfolio of prior built projects is typically required. The engineer will contribute across mechanical, electrical, and software aspects, including PCB design, wiring, and sensor integration, while collaborating with a small,