Robot Prototype Technician
San FranciscoFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Robot Prototype Engineering Technicians collaborate with robot design engineers to build, test, and refine early stage robots. You will fabricate, assemble, repair, and troubleshoot prototype robot systems, and collaborate with hardware design engineers to iterate designs based on experimental results.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and Assembly Robot Prototype Systems and Components: Build mechanical/electrical prototypes using tools, 3D printing, soldering, and machining. Review and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams for prototype assembly.
- Repair Robot Prototype Systems and Components: Repair mechanical components such as actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and moving parts; Repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, power supplies, sensors, and control systems.
- Perform Basic Troubleshooting and Testing of Robot Prototype Systems and Components: Conduct basic functional tests and troubleshooting failures to engineering feedback to improve prototype designs. Perform tests on electrical systems using diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other specialized equipment.
- Collaboration Effectively with Hardware Design Engineers: Work with engineering teams to iterate designs based on experimental results. Propose solutions to hardware design engineering team for ease of assembly, repair, and maintenance.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of prototyping technician experience
- Assembly and disassembly skills on electromechanical systems - Proficiency with electrical systems/components (AC/DC motors, wiring, controllers) and mechanical systems/components (motors, gears, Bearings).
- Soldering skills and harness/wiring skills
- Proficiency in using CAD software to view design files (e.g., Solidworks, Onshape) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
- Experience working with diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PLCs.
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Skills
Required:Prototype fabrication and assemblyElectromechanical repairTroubleshooting and testingCollaboration with hardware design engineersCAD tools
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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