Mechanical Assembly Technician

Clone Robotics; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Unpaid time off

Job summary

Clone Robotics in Mountain View, CA is seeking an hands-on Hardware Assembly Specialist to build skeletal systems across prototypes and pre-production stages. You will evaluate materials (silicones, 3D prints, metals) and test them to support ongoing product development, while identifying workflow and workstation improvements for efficiency and repeatability.

The role requires independent work, clear communication with engineering, and a fluent English level for collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of workshop experience across various technologies and manufacturing fields.
• Proven ability to work with silicones, 3D prints, and metals.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to read technical drawings.
• Fluent English — essential for coordination between Mountain View and Poland teams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble the Clone skeletal system across prototype and pre-production stages.
• Evaluate and test new materials to support continuous product development.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and workstation setups for efficiency and repeatability.
• Partner with mechanical engineers to provide structured feedback throughout the prototype assembly process.
• Help shape the Assembly team's structure and operating practices as the company scales.

Skills

Workshop experience

Reading drawings

CAD proficiency

English fluency

Independent work

Cross-time-zone communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

You'll be central to the physical construction of Clone's skeletal systems — not just executing assembly, but actively improving how it gets done.

Hardware Assembly

• Perform hands-on assembly of the Clone skeletal system across prototype and pre-production stages.
• Evaluate and test new materials supplied by the mechanical team — silicones, 3D prints, metals — to support continuous product development.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and workstation setups for improved efficiency and repeatability.

Process & Collaboration

• Partner with mechanical engineers to provide structured, actionable feedback throughout the prototype assembly process.
• Contribute as a key stakeholder in developing new solutions — your insights into production processes will directly influence quality standards across manufacturing stages.
• Help shape the structure and operating practices of the Assembly team as the company scales toward full android production.

Requirements

We're looking for someone with genuine hands-on workshop depth — someone who can work independently, communicate across time zones, and bring structured thinking to a fast-moving build environment.

Required

• 2+ years of workshop experience across various technologies and manufacturing fields.
• Proven ability to work with diverse materials including silicones, 3D prints, and metals.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to read technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with engineering teammates.
• Fluent English — essential for coordination between our Mountain View and Poland teams.
• We are looking for someone with experience similar to Automotive Assembly Operator (repairs and renovations) or Phone Micro-component Assembler.
• Familiarity with CAD design programs (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Experience in precision assembly environments.

What We Offer

This is an early-stage opportunity with real scope: you'll influence manufacturing quality standards across the whole production pipeline.

• Real impact.Your feedback shapes quality standards across the entire manufacturing pipeline — not just your bench.
• Early-stage ownership.Help define team structure and assembly processes before they're set in stone.
• Cutting-edge hardware.Work with novel materials and prototype systems at the frontier of humanoid robotics.
• Collaborative environment.Close working relationship with mechanical engineers across the U.S. and Poland.
• On-site in Mountain View.Hands-on role in our California workshop, where the robots are actually built.
• Contractwith 20 days of paid holidays + 5 days of sick leave + 8 unpaid days off

Recruitment Process

• CV and portfolio review
• On-site task (technical, office in Mountain View, CA)