Engineering Technician

mavenrobotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics is looking for an exceptional Engineering Technician to work on advanced electromechanical prototype systems in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will assemble, wire, and fabricate prototypes, develop test setups, and perform detailed data analysis to support engineering teams. The role includes mentoring junior staff and maintaining lab safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of hands-on technician experience in testing, manufacturing, prototyping, or R&D environments.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on mastery of diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Solid understanding of BLDC/stepper motors, servo drives and sensor interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, Serial, Ethernet).
• Experience with CAD for prototyping and fixture design (NX/CATIA).
• Knowledge of lab safety standards and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and modify complex electromechanical prototypes, assemblies, and test fixtures.
• Perform high-precision wiring and harness assembly, crimping, and custom wiring.
• Fabricate and modify prototype components using milling, turning, drilling, and 3D printing.
• Develop test setups, execute test plans, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Record detailed data, analyze results, and generate reports for engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency and SOPs.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, tools, and inventory.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians and operators.
• Maintain robotics lab safety and calibration programs.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Diagnostics equipment operation

Measurement tools (calipers, micromet)

CAD experience (NX/CATIA)

Machining & manufacturing knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Motors and sensors interfaces (CAN, E&

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

NX/CATIA

LabVIEW

Python scripting

Job description

Role Description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Engineering Technician to work on advanced electromechanical prototype systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly: Build, integrate, and modify complex electromechanical prototypes, assemblies, and test fixtures based on engineering schematics, blueprints, verbal directions and your own intuition. This will include prototypes and small volume production.


• Wiring: Perform high-precision soldering, harness assembly, crimping, and custom wiring.


• Fabrication: Milling, turning, drilling, cutting, 3D printing, drilling to modify prototype components quickly.


• Testing & Diagnostics: Develop test setups and execute test plans. Perform advanced troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, or automated systems to pinpoint root causes of issues and failures.


• Data Collection & Analysis: Record detailed technical data, analyze test results, and generate clear summary reports for engineering teams.


• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and build/test work instructions.


• Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, tools, and inventory to ensure safety and operational readiness.


• Mentorship: Provide guidance, technical support, and training to junior technicians and operators.


• Lab management: Adhere to and enhance robotics lab safety protocols (e.g., E-stops, laser safety), maintain equipment calibration, and manage component inventory.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must-have:


• Technical Skills:


• Strong proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.


• Hands-on mastery of diagnostic equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters)


• Strong proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers height gauge etc.).


• Practical CAD experience and fixture design for prototyping (NX/CATIA).


• Solid understanding of machining and manufacturing methods.


• Solid understanding of safety standards and standard lab protocols.


• Solid understanding of BLDC/stepper motors, servo drives and sensor interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, Serial,Ethernet).


• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail.


• Clear written and verbal communication, and a collaborative mindset.


• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience as a technician in testing, manufacturing, prototyping, or R&D environments.


• Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, etc.), vocational certification, or equivalent practical/military experience.


• Nice-to-have:


• Experience with CNC machining processes


• Experience with lab automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, basic scripting/Python).


• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., IPC standards, Machining/CNC, ISO quality standards).


• Prior experience in a fast-paced R&D or rapid prototyping environment.