Assembly Technician

Cssmerge

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 44,083 - 50,971

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Atoms in San Francisco is seeking an Assembly Technician to build and prepare hardware kits for autonomous and vehicle technology deployments. You will follow detailed instructions, assemble components, and conduct quality checks in a fast-paced production environment.

Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are essential, with focus on safe tool use and accurate documentation. This onsite role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience performing hardware assembly, manufacturing, or production work.
Able to read and follow assembly instructions and technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Able to perform repetitive tasks with 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

Hardware assembly

Hand tool usage

Read technical docs

Attention to detail

Repetitive tasks accuracy

Organization & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable harness assembly

Schematic/diagram interpretation

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.