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Mechanical Engineer at Atomic Semi | San Francisco

Atomic SemiSan Francisco Office
On-site Full-time $117K/yr - $180K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, hands-on experience in equipment design, and a passion for innovation in semiconductor fabrication. Familiarity with CAD software and prototyping tools is essential. Ideal candidates will demonstrate problem-solving skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and a commitment to rapid prototyping and iterative design.

About the job

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is pioneering the development of a compact, high-speed semiconductor fabrication facility.

Utilizing current technology and a few strategic simplifications, we are set to construct the tools ourselves to enable rapid iteration and enhancement.

Our goal is to assemble a small, elite team of hands-on engineers across various disciplines—mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process engineering—to take ownership of the entire technology stack from atoms to architecture. We are optimistic about the future and committed to pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We believe that smaller, faster, and self-built solutions are the key to advancement.

Equipped with state-of-the-art 3D printers, a diverse range of microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication tools, we have the capability to invent anything that might be missing along our journey.

Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof, known for his garage chip-making, and Jim Keller, a seasoned leader in the semiconductor industry for over 40 years.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer at Atomic Semi, your primary responsibilities will include designing, refining, and constructing specialized equipment for semiconductor fabrication.

We seek hands-on engineers to tackle diverse challenges, from heavy design tasks to integrating mechanical, optical, and electronic components, as well as automating production processes. Our philosophy is to build and test solutions rapidly—in days or weeks, not months—with a focus on practical solutions that address real production needs.

We are hiring across multiple experience levels for various specialized teams:

  • The Positioning Team: This team is dedicated to systems-level engineering, designing, prototyping, and building semiconductor fabrication equipment and subsystems related to lithography, motion, and metrology.

  • The Vacuum Team: This team handles the design, prototyping, validation, and scaling of core semiconductor fabrication equipment, including tool families such as Anneal, Deposition, Etch, and Supporting Infrastructure, with objectives ranging from fundamental design to automation readiness.

About Atomic Semi

Atomic Semi is at the forefront of semiconductor fabrication, dedicated to creating innovative solutions through a small, agile team of engineers. We embrace the philosophy that smaller and faster tools can lead to significant advancements in technology.

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