Engineering Technician I - Bot Prototype

Mytra; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Lunch provided at HQ

PTO and holidays

Gym facilities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Mytra in Brisbane, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join the Bot Prototype team. You’ll assist with mechanical assembly, wire harness builds, and validation tasks, learning from senior technicians as you grow into more responsibility in robotics prototyping.

This on-site role rewards curiosity, steady hands, and adaptability. You’ll follow drawings, record logs, stay safety-conscious, and help the lab iterate quickly while building foundational robotics skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or electro-mechanical work experience.
• Comfort with basic hand tools and eagerness to learn assembly and shop fundamentals.
• Ability to read instructions, drawings, and procedures; ask questions when unclear.
• Good communication; share updates and raise issues early.
• Comfortable around heavy equipment and following PPE safety practices.
• Interest in robotics and the build/break/prototype cycle with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical assembly and wire harness build-up on bots and subassemblies.
• Perform build/rework tasks using established procedures and basic soldering under guidance.
• Identify and report build issues clearly to help diagnose and resolve.
• Record build logs, measurements, and results in provided formats.
• Use hand and shop tools (drill press, band saw, grinders, etc.) under supervision.
• Support validation and bring-up tasks, capturing data accurately.
• Help keep the lab and shop safe, clean, and well-stocked.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Electrical/mechanical

Soldering basics

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Onshape CAD

Band saw

Drill press

Measuring tools

Job description

About Mytra:

We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.

About the role

As an Engineering Technician I at Mytra, you'll join our Bot Prototype team and learn the craft of prototype building hands-on. Our team builds, maintains, and repairs the fleet of prototype bots, subassemblies, and test assets that let Engineering validate designs quickly - and we're looking for someone early in their technician career who works well with their hands, is eager to learn, and wants to grow into owning builds of their own. You'll work closely alongside more experienced technicians, starting with well-defined assembly and build tasks and taking on more as your skills grow. This is not a role for someone who wants to drive the same bolt every day. Designs change, parts arrive with quality issues, and priorities shift - and the best fit is someone who stays curious and steady when the plan moves, and who's excited to build a foundation in robotics prototyping.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with mechanical assembly and wire harness build-up on bots, subassemblies, and test assets, working from drawings, BOMs, and direction from senior technicians and engineers.
• Perform assigned build and rework tasks using established procedures, building comfort with fasteners, torque, crimping, and basic soldering under guidance.
• Identify and report build issues clearly and promptly, flagging what looks off so the team can diagnose and resolve it.
• Record build logs, measurements, and results accurately using provided formats and our ticketing system.
• Use hand and shop tools (drill press, band saw, chop saw, grinders, rotary tools) to cut, modify, and rework parts under supervision.
• Support validation and bring-up tasks under engineer or senior-technician direction, capturing data cleanly.
• Help keep the lab and shop safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked.

Ideal Candidates

• Have some hands-on experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical work through a job, a trade/technical program, personal projects, or similar, and want to build on it.
• Are comfortable with basic hand tools and eager to learn assembly, harnessing, and shop-tool fundamentals.
• Can read and follow instructions, drawings, and procedures, and ask questions when something isn't clear.
• Communicate respectfully and clearly, share updates, and raise issues early.
• Are comfortable in an industrial environment working around heavy equipment, and follow PPE and shop safety practices consistently.
• Are excited about robotics and the build/break/fix/prototype cycle, and want to grow into more responsibility over time.

Nice to have:

• Coursework, certificate, or training in mechatronics, electronics, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Exposure to soldering, crimping, or reading electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (Onshape or comparable) - we'll give you time to ramp.
• Forklift and/or personnel lift certification.
• Any exposure to ticketing or project-management tools (e.g., Linear, JIRA).

A Final Note:

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
• Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
• Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
• Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
• Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
• Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
• Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
• Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters

Pay Notice

Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change.

This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams.