Electromechanical Development Technician

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital-but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device-made possible only through the Matter Compiler technology platform-that we will be unveiling to the world soon.

Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About The Role:

As an electromechanical hardware development technician, you will work on a multitude of projects in a highly dynamic workplace. The ability to prioritize and manage your time, attention to detail, and understanding of complex electromechanical systems are all important in this role. We are looking for a self-starter willing to grow their skill set and actively improve our processes-previous hands-on experience in a development or prototype environment. Working closely with engineering, you will interpret drawings and build to specifications. 

What You'll Do:

• Assemble, rework, troubleshoot, maintain, and test new designs of machines that perform a complex automated manufacturing process.
• SMT soldering, wire harness fabrication, integration, and test.
• Collaborate with engineering.
• Build and rework assemblies and sub-assemblies in our prototype shop.
• Work with engineering and a technical writer to produce electro-mechanical assembly documentation and work instructions. Building, troubleshooting and reworking electromechanical assemblies.
• Build, troubleshoot and rework electromechanical assemblies.

What You'll Need:

• Hands-on hardware assembly skills in both mechanical and electrical systems, including small precision work and large-scale systems.
• Experience with debugging complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience operating and remote controlling benchtop lab electronics (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Familiarity with a ticketing system to document and prioritize workflow (JIRA, GitHub, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An eye for detail and organization.
• Read and interpret specifications, prints, electrical point to points, ICD's and P&ID's.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Laser and optical system experience.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience with office software (MS Office or Google Docs.)
• Basic metrology or inspection experience (e.g., using calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.)
• Basic fabrication skills, cutting, fitting, bending, drilling and deburring.
• Familiarity with fittings, tubing, plumbing, pneumatics, gas and fluid management. (Swagelok, ORB, NPT, PTC).
• Familiarity with building in a cleanroom and cleanroom high purity work etiquette.
• Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities over time.
• Wire harness assembly and soldering certification (IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-Standard-001.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience operating lab metrology instruments (microscopes, SEM, profilometers, etc.)
• Good software literacy; ability to use command line interfaces, read and understand automation device manuals and debug software-controlled systems.
• Ability to drive a forklift and have basic rigging knowledge.
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Hourly Rate Range

$39-$60 USD