Mechatronics Technician – Robotics Prototyping & Testing

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

Job summary

Skildai Careers is looking for a Mechatronics Technician in San Mateo, California, to develop systems ensuring quality and performance for robotics. This hands-on role collaborates with engineers on building prototypes, fabricating test setups, and supporting manufacturing workflows.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of engineering technician experience along with strong schematic interpretation skills. A base salary between $70,000 and $150,000 USD is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an engineering technician in a prototype or development lab.
• Strong ability to read/interpret PCBA schematics, cable drawings, and test procedures independently.
• Hands-on skills: soldering, crimping, rework, cable assembly to IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and test prototypes, sub-assemblies, and feasibility units under engineering guidance.
• Interpret schematics and perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and rework of PCBAs.
• Fabricate custom test equipment and source components as needed.

Skills

Prototype development

Electromechanical hardware

Soldering

Reading schematics

Job description

Skildai Careers is looking for a Mechatronics Technician in San Mateo, California, to develop systems ensuring quality and performance for robotics. This hands-on role collaborates with engineers on building prototypes, fabricating test setups, and supporting manufacturing workflows.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of engineering technician experience along with strong schematic interpretation skills. A base salary between $70,000 and $150,000 USD is offered, depending on experience.