Robotics Technician
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$80,000 - $105,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-12
Responsibilities
- Build, test, and optimize robots that run continuously
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues in autonomous systems
- Develop diagnostic procedures and predictive maintenance protocols
- Configure and calibrate sensors, actuators, and control systems
- Support field deployments and remote debugging of systems worldwide
- Create assembly documentation and maintenance procedures as the company scales
- Help iterate on hardware designs based on real-world performance data
Job Requirements
- 2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar
- Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
- Electrical debugging capabilities (reading schematics, using multimeters/oscilloscopes)
- Experience with motors, sensors, and control systems
- Detail-oriented approach to documentation and testing
- Basic Linux skills - comfortable with CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics
- Bonus points for experience with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial communication protocols
