Production Technician
Fab2 · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Fab2's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Austin
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Expected to own the completed tool end to end: calibration, testing, and maintenance of tools in the fleet
- Perform the mechanical and electrical assembly of semiconductor equipment, including components, sub-assemblies, tools, and fabs.
- Build wire harnesses and solder through-hole and SMT components.
- Conduct in-process testing of components, sub-assemblies, and completed tools to verify functionality and identify defects.
- Use CAD models, drawings, and BOMs to perform builds, verify part revisions, and find discrepancies between as-designed and as-built.
- Partner with manufacturing and mechanical engineers to improve equipment designs, assembly processes, and work instructions.
- Support bring-up and installation of tools and fabs, troubleshooting issues alongside engineering.
- Use light fabrication equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and jigs to produce parts and assembly aids.
- 2+ years building electro-mechanical assemblies from drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
- Methodical attention to detail in testing and quality verification.
- Track record of working with engineers to troubleshoot and improve designs, processes, and instructions.
What they're asking for
- Proficiency in mechanical inspection of assemblies and components, and strong mechanical intuitionSkillPreferred
- Experience with precision assembly or vacuum systems.SkillPreferred
- Experience with end-of-line testing and integration.SkillPreferred
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems.SkillPreferred
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceSkillPreferred
- Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick TimeSkillPreferred
- Visa SponsorshipSkillPreferred
- Life and Disability InsuranceSkillPreferred
- Paid Parental LeaveSkillPreferred
- 401(k) retirement planSkillPreferred
- Weekly Learning & Development opportunitiesSkillPreferred
- Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the officeSkillPreferred
- Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and SpindriftsSkillPreferred
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 fab2 production team manufactures chip fabs. From deposition and etching tools to lithography and metrology, we are building every tool ourselves. We fabricate the metal parts, operate SMT lines to build PCBAs, and assemble the tools in-house. About the Role The Production Technician assembles semiconductor equipment from work instructions, bills of materials, CAD models, and drawings. The work spans mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering, and testing. Our Technicians work alongside engineers to refine designs and support the bring-up of our tools and fabs. Responsibilities - Expected to own the completed tool end to end: calibration, testing, and maintenance of tools in the fleet - Perform the mechanical and electrical assembly of semiconductor equipment, including components, sub-assemblies, tools, and fabs. - Build wire harnesses and solder through-hole and SMT components. - Conduct in-process testing of components, sub-assemblies, and completed tools to verify functionality and identify defects. - Use CAD models, drawings, and BOMs to perform builds, verify part revisions, and find discrepancies between as-designed and as-built. - Partner with manufacturing and mechanical engineers to improve equipment designs, assembly processes, and work instructions. - Support bring-up and installation of tools and fabs, troubleshooting issues alongside engineering. - Use light fabrication equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and jigs to produce parts and assembly aids. Required Experience - 2+ years building electro-mechanical assemblies from drawings, BOMs, and work instructions. - Methodical attention to detail in testing and quality verification. - Track record of working with engineers to troubleshoot and improve designs, processes, and instructions. Nice-to-have - Proficiency in mechanical inspection of assemblies and components, and strong mechanical intuition - Experience with precision assembly or vacuum systems. - Experience with end-of-line testing and integration. - Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems. 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. 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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