Mechanical Engineer - Scientific Instrumentation

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab. As a Mechanical Engineer - Scientific Instrumentation, you will work closely with other engineers to prototype, augment, and refine lithography systems, deposition tools, vacuum chambers, nanometer precision motion control, plasma etching systems, and related tools.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded engineer comfortable working on complicated systems spanning optics, fluids, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry. Hands-on prototyping experience and the ability to move through design cycles quickly are essential. The role involves designing and developing precision mechanical components, complex assemblies, sensor & actuator integration, and associated documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing precision mechanical components and complex assemblies
• Integrating sensors and actuators
• Creating associated drawings and documentation
• Exploring scientific literature and translating it into mechanical requirements

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering
• Track record of system design from concept to working prototype
• Experience in designing for conventional machining and additive manufacturing
• Strong physics fundamentals
• Ability to generate conceptual requirements from primary literature

Nice-to-have qualifications include experience with high voltage, vacuum, and EM fields, familiarity with semiconductor processing, a strong portfolio of instrumentation development, and prior work with plasma physics.

Atomic Semi offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 – $170,000 annually, along with generous equity. The company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and is an equal opportunity employer.

Join a team of exceptional, hands-on engineers working to push the limits of technology in semiconductor fabrication. Atomic Semi believes in building things fast and owning the stack from atoms to architecture.