Process Engineer - II (R&D)

Fabric8Labs, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fabric8Labs in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Process Engineer II to advance our ECAM-based metal additive manufacturing platform. You will collaborate across robotics, fluid handling, and embedded software, and work hands-on with our printers to scale and optimize processes.

The role emphasizes rapid experimentation in a fast-paced R&D environment, partnering with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to drive data-driven improvements and new capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related field.
• Experience with electrical testing and troubleshooting: use of multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• 2+ years of proven related industry experience, with non-academic research experience a plus.
• 2+ years of experience developing software using Python, especially for data analysis.
• Desirable: Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related field.
• Desirable: Experience with semiconductor and MEMS devices, nanofabrication process flows, RCA and failure analysis.
• Desirable: Experience with 3D printers and additive manufacturing techniques.
• Desirable: Prototyping and iterative design based on test results.

Responsibilities

• Investigate our complex, multi-physics system to gain a fundamental understanding and improve printing methods and processes.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to analyze in-situ data and post-print material characteristics, iterating on printing technology.
• Collect and analyze test data using our printers.
• Assist in supervision of other members of technical staff, including planning and reporting of technical progress.

Skills

MEMS knowledge

Semiconductor knowledge

Python (data analysis)

Electrical testing

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

B.S. in engineering, CS, or physics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

3D printers

Job description

Process Engineer II

Fabric8Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with advanced 3D printing technologies. We're looking for an Associate Process Engineer to join our team.

Fabric8Labs is focused on accelerating metal additive manufacturing adoption and enabling new applications with our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) process. Since closing our Series B funding round, we are rapidly expanding our team to advance and commercialize our disruptive technology.

As a Process Engineer, you will be a crucial part of the team: working across multiple disciplines, including robotics, fluid handling, and embedded software, in a fast-paced research and development environment. You will be hands-on with our printing technology, helping us scale and improve our processes and guide our experiments.

If you are excited about the opportunity to change the future of manufacturing in collaboration with our growing team, then come join us! Backed by industry-leading partners, including Mark Cuban, Intel Capital, TDK Ventures, Stanley Black and Decker, and NEA: Fabric8Labs is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to bring in diverse minds and perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Investigate our complex, multi-physics system to gain a fundamental understanding of the system and use learnings to improve our printing methods and processes
• Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to analyze in-situ data as well as post-print material characteristics and rapidly iterate on improving the printing technology
• Collect and analyze test data using our printers
• Assist in supervision of other members of technical staff, including planning and reporting of technical progress

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related field
• Strong science background, proven in either independent experience with custom hardware and/or research, working across disciplines.
• Experience with electrical testing and troubleshooting: use of multimeters and oscilloscopes
• 2+ years of proven related industry experience, with non-academic research experience a plus
• 2+ years of experience developing software using Python, especially for data analysis

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related field
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of semiconductor and MEMS devices, nanofabrication process flows, and root cause analysis (RCA) and failure analysis.
• Experience with 3D printers and other additive manufacturing techniques, a plus but not required
• Experience with prototyping and assembling, troubleshooting, modification; and/or with reiterative design based on test results.

Why Work at Fabric8Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity compensation, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on transforming manufacturing technology.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked breakroom!

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to type, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 10%
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Fabric8Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job details

Pay

• $90,000 - $120,000 a year

Job type

• Full-time

Work setting

• Factory

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance