Motor Test Technician
San Carlos, CAFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Motor Test Technician focusing on validating drive units and actuators for the NEO humanoid robot. You will operate test rigs, collect data, perform inspections and teardowns, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Reliability, and Design Engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable actuation systems.
Responsibilities
- Own the hands-on execution of motor and actuator validation testing, generating reliable data on performance, durability, and failure behavior that engineering teams can use to improve NEO’s actuation systems.
- Operate dynos and other test equipment, prepare and integrate test articles, monitor long-duration tests, perform inspections and teardowns, troubleshoot failures, and help improve the test systems and procedures that support the motor validation program.
- Execute motor, actuator, dyno, and durability testing safely and consistently from setup and fixture integration through test completion.
- Maintain reliable test capability across dynamometers, thermal equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, sensors, cabling, control systems, and custom fixtures.
- Perform scheduled inspections, teardowns, and test-article evaluations to identify wear, damage, or failure mechanisms early.
- Produce accurate test data and clear technical reports that give engineering teams confidence in performance and durability results.
- Troubleshoot test-system and hardware failures, isolate likely causes, and provide clear technical documentation to engineering owners.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience testing electric motors, actuators, drive systems, or complex electromechanical hardware.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting test equipment such as dynamometers, power supplies, data acquisition systems, sensors, thermal equipment, or mechanical fixtures.
- Ability to interpret test plans and specifications, configure test setups, monitor tests, and identify abnormal behavior.
- Experience collecting and analyzing test data using Excel or similar tools.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to work safely around moving and energized hardware.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Last updated Sep 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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