Robot Manufacturing Technician
About the role
Manufacturing technician role at Ultra, Brooklyn-based, responsible for end-to-end assembly and testing of AI-native warehouse robots, scaling from prototypes to production.
Responsibilities
- Build complete robot systems from fabricated parts, PCBs, motors, sensors, and compute modules
- Fabricate and integrate custom wiring harnesses, including soldering, crimping, and professional cable management
- Ensure assembly quality standards: proper strain relief, correct torque specifications, clean wire routing, and reliable connections
- Perform functional testing and verification of assembled systems before deployment
- Document assembly issues and recommend process improvements as we iterate on designs
- Support occasional deployment, troubleshooting, and field service as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of hands-on assembly experience in electromechanical systems (automotive, industrial equipment, robotics, or similar)
- Demonstrated proficiency with soldering and cable fabrication
- Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset—you take pride in work that's built to last
- Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and assembly fixtures
- Manual dexterity for both precision work and general assembly
- Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds
- Basic computer skills (email, documentation, internet)
Skills
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits

About Ultra
Practical, general-purpose robots for repetitive industrial tasks
Ultra builds practical, general-purpose robots that are deploying—and producing ROI—today. Unlike traditional industrial automation that’s rigid and complex, our robots are zero integration (able to be installed in hours, not weeks) and are highly flexible, capable of quickly learning new tasks and delivering immediate value to customers. Founded by a team of three-time entrepreneurs with a decade of collaboration, Ultra moves fast. We already have robots in the field generating revenue and data, with plans to rapidly scale deployments this year.
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