Hybrid Robotics Lab Technician - Hardware, ROS & Assembly

ThoughtForge AI

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 48,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ThoughtForge AI in Oakland, CA, seeks a hands-on hardware lab assistant to support testing, assembly, and fabrication for a hybrid global team. You will set up test rigs, collect data, and help remote engineers run scenarios on real robots.

Ideal candidates enjoy hardware tinkering, are comfortable in Linux, have basic ROS/ROS2 exposure or can learn quickly, and have some Python experience. On-site 20–30 hours per week in our lab near the airport.

Qualifications

Hands-on hardware experience with robotics and lab equipment.
Familiarity with Linux/terminal environments.
Basic knowledge of ROS/ROS2 and data capture (ROS bags is a plus).
Some Python exposure to support quick scripting and debugging.

Responsibilities

Support hardware testing in the lab: set up test rigs, run test procedures, capture results, and flag issues.
Act as the on-site hands for remote engineers: record and collect ROS bags, run robots through scenarios, and join live pair-debugging sessions on real hardware.
Support fabrication: 3D printing (prepping, printing, post-processing parts) and building/assembling workcells, fixtures, and cabling.
Keep the lab organized and test-ready: manage hardware, cables, and fixtures, and handle basic setup and maintenance.
Document test setups, results, and observations clearly so a distributed team stays unblocked.