Assembly Technician

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid vacation time

8 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Atoms in San Francisco is hiring an Assembly Technician to build hardware kits and support autonomous vehicle systems. You will follow detailed instructions, inspect parts, and prep kits for validation.

This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks at pace. Onsite, five days a week, with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing hardware assembly, manufacturing, or production work.
• Ability to read and follow assembly instructions and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sensor modules, hardware kits, cable harnesses, and related components according to documented procedures.
• Follow assembly instructions, diagrams, and schematics to ensure accurate builds.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Use hand tools and assembly equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or non-conforming components.
• Label, organize, and prepare completed kits for handoff to validation and bring-up teams.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records as required.
• Keep workstations, tools, and shop areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Support inventory organization and material handling activities.
• Follow all established quality, safety, and production procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Assembly equipment

Job description

Who we are

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

About the Role

As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for building and preparing hardware kits that support the deployment of advanced autonomous and vehicle technology systems. Working from detailed instructions, assembly procedures, and schematics, you will ensure components are assembled accurately, inspected for quality, and prepared for integration and testing.

This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

What you\'ll do

• Assemble sensor modules, hardware kits, cable harnesses, and related components according to documented procedures.
• Follow assembly instructions, diagrams, and schematics to ensure accurate builds.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Use hand tools and assembly equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or non-conforming components.
• Label, organize, and prepare completed kits for handoff to validation and bring-up teams.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records as required.
• Keep workstations, tools, and shop areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Support inventory organization and material handling activities.
• Follow all established quality, safety, and production procedures.

What we\'re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing hardware assembly, manufacturing, or production work.
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic assembly equipment.
• Ability to read and follow assembly instructions and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, robotics, electronics, aerospace, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read basic schematics, wiring diagrams, or assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with cable harness assembly and routing.
• Experience performing quality inspections or working within quality-controlled environments.
• Understanding of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) handling procedures.

Technical Skills

• Hardware assembly
• Hand tool usage
• Schematic and diagram interpretation
• Cable harness assembly
• Quality inspection
• Material handling
• Documentation and process adherence
• Production workflow support

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work at a bench for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks with consistent quality.
• Ability to bend, reach, and handle small components throughout the workday.

Why join us

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Franciscooffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base starting rate for this role is $32.00 - $37.00 per hour.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies
• Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave.

Benefits are subject to change at the company\'s discretion. Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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