Manufacturing Technician

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Atoms is delivering autonomous vehicle installations in a fast-moving production setting. As a Vehicle Installation Technician, you will install sensor stacks, compute units, and wiring harnesses on passenger vehicles, following engineering drawings and procedures.

You will route wiring, perform checks, document results, and raise concerns when you spot issues. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication, in a hands-on, onsite environment in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with hardware installation, automotive work, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read work instructions, diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Install, mount, align, and secure sensor stacks, compute units, brackets, and roof-mounted hardware on passenger vehicles per drawings and work instructions.
• Route and secure wiring harnesses through vehicle interiors with proper connector seating and cable management.
• Perform system power-up and functional checks to validate hardware before handoff.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks at defined checkpoints.
• Follow SOPs and flag gaps or issues to leads and engineering.
• Log installation issues in the issue tracker and document completed work.

Skills

Vehicle hardware installation

Mechanical assembly

Reading diagrams

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Multimeter

Wiring harness knowledge

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

About the Role

As a Vehicle Installation Technician, you will prepare passenger vehicles for autonomous operation by installing sensor stacks, compute units, and wiring harnesses according to engineering drawings and documented procedures. You will work hands‑on in and around vehicles in a fast‑moving production environment where processes and designs are actively evolving, so precision matters and so does speaking up when something in the process doesn’t look right.

What you’ll do

• Install, mount, align, and secure sensor stacks, compute units, brackets, and roof‑mounted hardware on passenger vehicles per engineering drawings and work instructions
• Route and secure wiring harnesses through vehicle interiors, including under trim and in confined spaces, with proper connector seating, strain relief, and cable management
• Perform system power‑up and pre and post‑install functional checks to validate hardware before handoff
• Conduct inspections and quality checks at defined checkpoints throughout the installation
• Follow standard operating procedures and flag gaps, unclear steps, missing or wrong parts, and design issues to leads and engineering
• Log installation issues in the issue tracker so engineering can close the loop on kit and design problems
• Accurately document completed work, serial numbers, and checks as required
• Support rework campaigns when design updates roll out to existing vehicles
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with hardware installation, automotive work, or mechanical assembly
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and torque tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read work instructions, diagrams, and assembly documentation
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Comfortable in a fast‑changing production environment where processes evolve week to week
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or vehicle integration environments
• Familiarity with wiring harnesses, connectors, crimping, and low‑voltage electrical systems
• Experience with continuity checks or basic multimeter use
• Previous production, assembly, or field installation experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in, under, and around vehicles, including kneeling, crouching, reaching into confined spaces, and roof‑level work
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Franciscooffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office‑based teams work onsite, five days a week.

Base salary

The base starting rate for this role is $32.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑and‑long‑term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in ATOMS Careers page’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.