Autonomous Robotics Technician: Build, Debug & Scale

Watney; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Watney in San Francisco seeks a hands-on Robot Technician to own technical work from prototype to production deployment. You will build, test, and optimize autonomous systems that run continuously.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, configure sensors and control systems, and develop maintenance procedures as we scale. You’ll collaborate with software and hardware teams to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• 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 - CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics.

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 we scale
• Help iterate on hardware designs based on real-world performance data
• Interface with our software and hardware teams to improve robot behavior and reliability

Skills

Robotics hardware

Mechanical assembly

Electrical debugging

Sensors & controls

Linux basics

Documentation

Tools

CAN bus

EtherCAT

CAD: SolidWorks/Fusion 360

Job description

Watney in San Francisco seeks a hands-on Robot Technician to own technical work from prototype to production deployment. You will build, test, and optimize autonomous systems that run continuously.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, configure sensors and control systems, and develop maintenance procedures as we scale. You’ll collaborate with software and hardware teams to improve reliability.