

Mechanical Engineer, Automation
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$117,000 - $180,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-21
The Mechanical Engineer on the Automation team at Atomic Semi will generate and prototype robotics components and systems for semiconductor packaging devices, focusing on rapid iteration and end-to-end process ownership.
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
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve autonomous systems
- Source components and materials while working with vendors
- Validate and generate firmware, and design control systems
- Prototype robotics components and systems from scratch
Job Requirements
- 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 and system design, electrical work, and programming
- Experience with microcontrollers and/or industrial PLCs
- Master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience (nice-to-have)
- Experience with custom solutions for computer vision and embedded systems (nice-to-have)
- Passion for hands-on engineering with home workshop/lab experience (nice-to-have)




