Autonomous EV Prototyping Technician

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. in San Francisco, CA, seeks a hands-on robotics technician to assemble, wire, and test electric autonomous ATVs.

You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to build, troubleshoot, and iterate on prototypes, from chassis to sensors and power systems. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in robotics or EV hardware, strong reading of drawings and schematics, and proficiency with standard shop tools and 12–48V electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on robotics/EV technician experience.
• Strong mechanical assembly including torque, drivetrains and suspension.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams; basic schematics.
• Familiarity with 12–48V DC systems and safe HV handling.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs.
• Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses following schematics and drawings.
• Perform mechanical fabrication tasks: drilling, cutting, tapping, mounting brackets.
• Support sensor, compute, and actuator integration (cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, ECUs).
• Conduct vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype builds.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using standard tools.
• Execute test procedures for functional checks, autonomous systems tests, field shakedowns.
• Maintain detailed documentation of builds and inventory; keep workspace organized.

Skills

Robotics technician experience

Reading schematics

Electrical systems knowledge

Shop tools proficiency

Tools

Multimeter

CAN tools

Drill press

Job description

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. in San Francisco, CA, seeks a hands-on robotics technician to assemble, wire, and test electric autonomous ATVs.

You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to build, troubleshoot, and iterate on prototypes, from chassis to sensors and power systems. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in robotics or EV hardware, strong reading of drawings and schematics, and proficiency with standard shop tools and 12–48V electrical systems.