Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era in micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler (MC) technology. The MC enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. The MC promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing both for the many device classes that never could be made by semiconductor methods but also to open up entirely new classes. Furthermore, the MC is fully digital in the way 3D printing is digital, but where 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the MC is a multi-process, multi-material technology: bits and raw materials go in and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device – one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler – that we will be unveiling to the world soon. Our offices are in Berkeley and Santa Clara, California. About the role: As a Prototype Machinist, you will be responsible for making parts from start to finish in our machine shop in Berkeley. This includes ordering tooling and materials, process development, CAM programming, fixture design, manufacturing the parts on the machines, metrology / inspection, and coordinating post-processing if necessary. You will also provide feedback on designs to make manufacturing faster, easier, and more repeatable. You will think quickly, produce quality work, and anticipate concerns before they become blockers. You will spend time with engineers to understand the workflow of their projects. Additionally, you will collaborate with a small team of machinists in charge of keeping the shop clean, safe, and organized, enforcing shop policies, and training staff.
\n What You'll Do:Program CNC mills (3 & 5 axis) and lathes using CAM to meet design specifications, including tight tolerances and GD&T requirements.Set up and operate CNC machines, adjusting programs and offsets to ensure high-quality parts.Clean, deburr, and inspect finished parts for quality assurance.Schedule and prioritize job requests based on program needs.Collaborate with engineers in design reviews to provide guidance on design for manufacturing (DFM) best practices.Manage inventory of materials, tools, and parts, and oversee waste disposal to ensure efficient shop operations. What you'll need:3 - 5 years experience in a prototype shop plus or 10 years as a machinistExperience with CNC machining using multi-axis (4+) milling and turning centers.Strong understanding of additional fabrication tools and processes (laser cutting, welding, waterjet, wire-EDM, 3D printing, precision grinding, lapping, etc). Experience making parts to print specifications, deburring/cleaning, and delivering parts to internal customers. Experience with creating and manipulating parts in CAD (Fusion, Solidworks, NX, etc) and CAM (creating toolpaths in Fusion, HSMWorks, NXCAM, MasterCAM, etc).Experience using a task management tool (Airtable, JobBoss, or similar) to track and schedule jobs.Experience working with various materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, etc.Experience with basic metrology and working knowledge of GD&T.Knowledge of and experience training on safe working practices for using machinery.Experience using manual machines such as mills, lathes, drill presses, and saws.Well-versed using hand tools.Strong interpersonal communication skills.
\n$35 - $55 an hour
The compensation for this position includes equity and benefits. \n