Mechatronics Technician — Prototyping & Quality

skildai-careers; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to develop systems and processes ensuring quality and performance across robotics platforms. You will build prototypes, fabricate test rigs, and support manufacturing while collaborating with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers to accelerate prototyping and reliability.

You will work hands-on with aerial, ground, and integrated hardware, interpreting schematics and preparing test setups.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as an engineering technician in a prototype or development lab.
• Ability to read/interpret PCBA schematics, cable drawings, and test procedures.
• Hands-on skills: prototype electro-mechanical hardware, IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and test prototypes, sub-assemblies, and feasibility units under engineering guidance.
• Interpret schematics, diagrams, and layouts to perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and rework of PCBA devices and harnesses.
• Fabricate custom test equipment, boxes, and harnesses; procure and source components as needed.
• Operate and set up standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers, supplies, DMMs) and perform PCBA/cable rework to IPC standards.
• Adapt plans quickly in a fast-paced environment with evolving goals.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

PCBAs understanding

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Job description

Skild AI is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to develop systems and processes ensuring quality and performance across robotics platforms. You will build prototypes, fabricate test rigs, and support manufacturing while collaborating with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers to accelerate prototyping and reliability.

You will work hands-on with aerial, ground, and integrated hardware, interpreting schematics and preparing test setups.