About the job
Atomic Semi is building a compact, efficient semiconductor fabrication facility in Austin. The team develops its own manufacturing tools, combining existing technologies with practical simplifications to enable rapid iteration and improvement. With a focus on owning the full stack, from atomic structures up to architectural design, the company brings together engineers from mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process backgrounds.
The lab is equipped with advanced 3D printers, a wide selection of microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication tools. This setup supports inventing and refining systems as needed. Atomic Semi was founded by Sam Zeloof, known for his DIY chip-making work, and Jim Keller, a veteran of the semiconductor industry.
Role overview
The Positioning Team focuses on nanometer-scale technologies, creating lithography, metrology, and motion systems that are vital for patterning and inspecting semiconductor chips. The Mechanical Engineer - Precision Systems will design, prototype, and build mechanical systems for semiconductor fabrication tools, including stages, frames, and complete assemblies.
What you will do
- Design and iterate on precision machinery, motion stages, structural loops, metrology frames, opto-mechanical mounts, and test fixtures.
- Work closely with colleagues across disciplines to improve product designs and manufacturing processes.
- Test and validate mechanical systems to confirm performance and reliability.
- Document designs and support ongoing improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Expertise in precision machine design.
- Proven experience rapidly prototyping and advancing complex precision systems to production.
- Ability to build and test prototypes within days or weeks.
- Please include a portfolio showcasing your work with your application.
