Robotics Technician
San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo) or Boston (Somerville)$35/hr - $50/hr + equityFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Hands-on, execution-driven role at the center of building, operating, and maintaining Generalist's robots, spanning assembly, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of robotic systems.
Responsibilities
- Assembling, integrating, and maintaining robotic systems and hardware
- Performing mechanical and electrical work, including wiring, connectors, component installation, and hardware replacement
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical issues
- Testing, inspecting, and validating robotic systems to ensure proper functionality and reliability
- Using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and specialized tools to perform precise technical work
- Reading and following technical documentation, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures
- Identifying hardware defects, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Supporting engineers with hardware modifications, prototype builds, testing, and integration work
- Performing routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on existing robotic systems
- Documenting work performed, tracking issues, and communicating findings to engineers and teammates
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace
- Contributing to improvements in build processes, maintenance procedures, and overall hardware reliability
Qualifications
- Have hands-on experience working with mechanical systems, electronics, robotics, or other complex hardware
- Are comfortable using tools to assemble, troubleshoot, modify, and repair physical systems
- Have experience or familiarity with basic electrical work, including wiring, connectors, and electrical components
- Enjoy figuring out why something isn't working and taking the initiative to fix it
- Are detail-oriented and take pride in producing clean, reliable work
- Can follow structured instructions while also thinking independently when unexpected issues arise
- Are comfortable learning new tools, equipment, and technical processes
- Can adapt quickly between different projects and priorities
- Are reliable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Enjoy working alongside engineers and other technical teams
- Like working with your hands and seeing the direct impact of your work
Skills
Required:Mechanical systems experienceElectrical work (wiring and components)Use of hand tools and diagnostic equipmentDocumentationProblem solving and troubleshooting
Last updated Oct 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Generalist AI
Generalist is a frontier AI research and product driven company building general intelligence for the physical world.
Generalist AI: a frontier AI research and product driven company building general intelligence for the physical world.
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