Mechanical Engineer, Automation

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

• 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