Mechanical Engineer, Automation
Fab2 · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Fab2's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 9, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $117K - $160K
- Location
- San Francisco Office
Hiring context
How this role compares at Fab2
Fab2 has 59 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 5 job families, and 55 of them are in engineering. 31 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 53%.
This role's posted range of $117K - $160K sits above 70% of the 30 other Fab2 roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for automating fabrication
- Create mechanical designs including structures, actuation components, and complete system assemblies
- Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators in system assembly, including:
- Wiring precision measurement and alignment
- Firmware validation and generation
- Control system design and deployment
- Heavily collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve autonomous systems
- Source components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics
- 3+ years of industry experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design
- Experience with automation or integration, including system design, electrical work, and programming
- Experience with microcontrollers and/or industrial PLCs
What they're asking for
- Master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering experienceEducationPreferred
- Experience using custom solutions for computer vision (CV) and/or video pipelinesSkillPreferred
- Experience working with embedded systems, low-level control and communication protocolsSkillPreferred
- Experience with system integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domainsSkillPreferred
- Home workshop/lab experience, demonstrated passion for hands-on engineeringSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
About fab2 The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves. We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible. fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof https://www.youtube.com/@SamZeloof and Jim Keller https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Keller_(engineer). Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years. About the team The Automation engineering team is responsible for robotic automation to rapidly produce semiconductor packaging devices. We design, prototype, build our own fabrication equipment, and develop novel processes. We have assembled a specialized team skilled in electrical, mechanical, physics, and chemistry to achieve this. About the role As a Mechanical Engineer on the Automation team, you'll generate and prototype robotics components and systems from scratch. Projects will range from precision, small motion and manipulation, integration of automation into existing machines, complete system development and bring-up. The ideal candidate moves through design cycles fast and can own the end to end process. Our philosophy is to get things built/tested in days or weeks, not months. Because of this, a portfolio is generally required to apply: show us the things you’ve actually built! Responsibilities - Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for automating fabrication - Create mechanical designs including structures, actuation components, and complete system assemblies - Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators in system assembly, including: - Wiring precision measurement and alignment - Firmware validation and generation - Control system design and deployment - Heavily collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve autonomous systems - Source components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications Required Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics - 3+ years of industry experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design - Experience with automation or integration, including system design, electrical work, and programming - Experience with microcontrollers and/or industrial PLCs Nice-to-have - Master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience - Experience using custom solutions for computer vision (CV) and/or video pipelines - Experience working with embedded systems, low-level control and communication protocols - Experience with system integration across mechanical, electrical, and software domains - Home workshop/lab experience, demonstrated passion for hands-on engineering Working at fab2 We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA. Compensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $117,000 – $180,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2. Benefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time - Visa Sponsorship - Life and Disability Insurance - Paid Parental Leave - 401(k) retirement plan - Weekly Learning & Development opportunities - Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office - Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses. Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi
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