# Mechatronics Engineer - Precision Systems

**Company:** [Atomicsemi](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/atomicsemi)
**Location:** Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $105k – $180k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** CAD, Pcb Design, Electromechanical Systems, Sensors, Motion Control, Power Electronics, Firmware, Prototyping, Metrology, Optical Systems
**Posted:** 2026-01-21

> Designs, prototypes, and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment subsystems combining mechanical, electrical, and software skills. Leads integration, testing, and rapid iteration on precision motion, metrology, and inspection tools. Requires 3+ years hands-on electromechanical experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and iterate on machines, subsystems, test fixtures, inspection tools, and sensors
- Lead system integration efforts, testing, and cross-team coordination
- Develop electrical designs, including PCB design, wiring, power electronics, and sensor integration
- Execute mechanical design of frames, components, and assemblies, with a focus on practical application rather than deep theoretical analysis
- Rapidly prototype, build, and test new designs
- Source and select components while balancing cost, reliability, and performance
- Write light software and firmware to support system operation

## Required Experience
- 3 years of experience designing and building electromechanical systems for real-world applications
- Electromechanical system design and analysis
- Electrical instrumentation experience (scopes, meters, sensors)
- Mechanical design and CAD proficiency
- Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly
- Component sourcing and selection
- Light coding and scripting

## Nice-to-have
- Circuit design and PCB layout (analog and digital)
- Experience with metrology and sensor technologies
- Motion system selection and control
- Optical components and system integration

## Compensation
- Annual salary range: $120,000 – $180,000
- Total compensation includes generous equity

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