Atomic Semi
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Fall
Austin · Intern · Internship
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$10,435 more — $118,435 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $118,435 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- We're hiring full-stack Mechanical Engineering Interns for the fall term.
- We're rebuilding the chip fabrication process from the ground up, so you'll be exposed to some really interesting and impactful work.
- Our engineering projects are highly interdisciplinary and span domains such as structures, optics, robotics, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment
- Perform detailed analysis and simulations to evaluate electromechanical designs
- Drive prototypes into production in collaboration with our manufacturing and supply chain teams
- Hands-on prototyping experience and the ability to move through design cycles quickly
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering
- Ability to learn quickly and troubleshoot technical problems
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly design and analysis from coursework, internships, or personal projects
- Because of this, a portfolio is required to apply: show us the things you've actually built!
- Because of this, a portfolio is required to apply:
- Required Experience
Nice to have
- Familiarity with semiconductor processing- ALD, CVD, PVD, photolithography, etc.
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering (KiCad/Altium, microcontrollers, embedded systems, digital circuits, etc.)
- We're an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation.
- Actual earnings vary with hours worked.
- Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
- Visa Sponsorship
Skills
- 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.
Compensation
- We're an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation.
Benefits
- Housing Stipend to help with first month expenses
- Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
- Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
- Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 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.
Company info
- 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).
- As a startup, we offer interns a ton of ownership and mission-critical work.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship
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