{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4243a7b40b02764de2aa1a2c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4243a7b40b02764de2aa1a2c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4243a7b40b02764de2aa1a2c","title":"Optomechanical Engineer, Semiconductor Packaging Tools","description":"About fab2\n\nThe fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.\n\nWe're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.\n\nfab2 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\n\nAs an Optomechanical Engineer at fab2, you’ll work with a full-stack team to develop the complete set of tools and processes for fabricating semiconductor packaging devices.\n\nWe are seeking a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in designing laser-based systems and a passion for exploring new technologies. This person will play a critical role in developing hardware and optimizing processes that create innovative packaging solutions, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set and be open-minded about integrating novel methods into semiconductor packaging processes.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOwn optomechanical system development from concept through operation, including mechanical design, optical layout, precision assembly, wiring, controls integration, alignment, and debug.\n\nDevelop laser micromachining processes and equipment, including vision-based alignment and inspection systems.\n\nCreate and validate novel IC packaging processes, from early experiments through repeatable multi-step process flows.\n\nPlan and execute experiments across deposition, etch, lithography, bonding, die attach, and related packaging processes.\n\nCollaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers to move quickly from concept to working hardware.\n\nCreate and maintain design documentation, experiment records, operating procedures, and equipment maintenance requirements for safe, reliable, and repeatable operation.\n\nRequired Experience\n\nHands-on experience designing, building, integrating, or fundamentally modifying process equipment or scientific instruments\n\nExperience with optomechanical system design and integration, including mechanical design, optics, precision assembly, wiring, controls, alignment, and system debug\n\nExperience developing laser micromachining processes and working with vision-based alignment systems\n\nProficiency in metrology and failure analysis, including developing custom tools or methods to quantify process performance and improvement\n\nAbility to work independently in a fast-moving R&D environment and take ownership from initial concept through functional hardware and validated process results\n\nNice-to-have\n\nExperience with metal plating\n\nExposure to advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, including interposers, through-vias, redistribution layers (RDL), hybrid bonding, thermocompression bonding, flip chip, and underfill\n\nExperience with ultrafast laser micromachining\n\nCompensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 – $180,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.\n\nBenefits: fab2 Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time\n\nVisa Sponsorship\n\nLife and Disability Insurance\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\n401(k) retirement plan\n\nWeekly Learning & Development opportunities\n\nCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office\n\nLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts\n\nWe 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.\n\nExport Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.\n\nfab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi\n\nCompensation Range: $115K - $180K","company":"Fab2","rawCompany":"fab2","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T08:32:15.596Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.06","title":"Microsystems Engineers","slug":"microsystems-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.09","title":"Nanosystems Engineers","slug":"nanosystems-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"333242","title":"Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Optomechanical Engineer, Semiconductor Packaging Tools","description":"About fab2\n\nThe fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.\n\nWe're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.\n\nfab2 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\n\nAs an Optomechanical Engineer at fab2, you’ll work with a full-stack team to develop the complete set of tools and processes for fabricating semiconductor packaging devices.\n\nWe are seeking a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in designing laser-based systems and a passion for exploring new technologies. This person will play a critical role in developing hardware and optimizing processes that create innovative packaging solutions, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set and be open-minded about integrating novel methods into semiconductor packaging processes.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOwn optomechanical system development from concept through operation, including mechanical design, optical layout, precision assembly, wiring, controls integration, alignment, and debug.\n\nDevelop laser micromachining processes and equipment, including vision-based alignment and inspection systems.\n\nCreate and validate novel IC packaging processes, from early experiments through repeatable multi-step process flows.\n\nPlan and execute experiments across deposition, etch, lithography, bonding, die attach, and related packaging processes.\n\nCollaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers to move quickly from concept to working hardware.\n\nCreate and maintain design documentation, experiment records, operating procedures, and equipment maintenance requirements for safe, reliable, and repeatable operation.\n\nRequired Experience\n\nHands-on experience designing, building, integrating, or fundamentally modifying process equipment or scientific instruments\n\nExperience with optomechanical system design and integration, including mechanical design, optics, precision assembly, wiring, controls, alignment, and system debug\n\nExperience developing laser micromachining processes and working with vision-based alignment systems\n\nProficiency in metrology and failure analysis, including developing custom tools or methods to quantify process performance and improvement\n\nAbility to work independently in a fast-moving R&D environment and take ownership from initial concept through functional hardware and validated process results\n\nNice-to-have\n\nExperience with metal plating\n\nExposure to advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, including interposers, through-vias, redistribution layers (RDL), hybrid bonding, thermocompression bonding, flip chip, and underfill\n\nExperience with ultrafast laser micromachining\n\nCompensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 – $180,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.\n\nBenefits: fab2 Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time\n\nVisa Sponsorship\n\nLife and Disability Insurance\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\n401(k) retirement plan\n\nWeekly Learning & Development opportunities\n\nCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office\n\nLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts\n\nWe 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.\n\nExport Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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