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We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e‑beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.\n\nAtomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. 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.\n\nAbout the role\nWe’re hiring full‑stack Mechanical Engineering Interns for the fall term. The internship begins in September, with a preferred commitment of 4 to 8 months. 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. As a startup, we offer interns a ton of ownership and mission‑critical work.\n\nThe ideal candidate has hands‑on experience working in at least one of these areas and broad exposure across other domains. Our philosophy is to get things built and tested in days or weeks, not months. Because of this, a portfolio is required to apply: show us the things you’ve actually built! If you’ve shipped a medium‑to‑high complexity system through a personal project or previous internship, you’d be a good fit here.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, prototype, and build semiconductor fabrication equipment\n\nWrite mechanical drawings and documentation\n\nPerform detailed analysis and simulations to evaluate electromechanical designs\n\nDrive prototypes into production in collaboration with our manufacturing and supply chain teams\n\nRequired Experience\n\nPursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering\n\nAbility to learn quickly and troubleshoot technical problems\n\nHands‑on prototyping experience and the ability to move through design cycles quickly\n\nHands‑on experience with electromechanical assembly design and analysis from coursework, internships, or personal projects\n\nStrong foundation in mechanical engineering (Solidworks/Onshape, simulation, materials selection, etc.)\n\nNice-to-have\n\nFamiliarity with semiconductor processing— ALD, CVD, PVD, photolithography, etc.\n\nStrong foundation in electrical engineering (KiCad/Altium, microcontrollers, embedded systems, digital circuits, etc.)\n\nWorking at Atomic Semi\nWe’re an early‑stage hardware startup with solid funding, world‑class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA. 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