Prototype Hardware Technician: Field & Lab Testing

jobr.pro; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems with a strong focus on safe, reliable hardware in South San Francisco. The Hardware Test & Prototype Technician will assemble prototypes, modify hardware, build test fixtures, instrument systems, execute tests, document failures, and keep test assets operating reliably.

You will work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Test, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Deployment engineers to translate concepts into testable hardware and to

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware assembly, testing, repairing, or maintaining mechanical hardware.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, assembly documentation, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Experience using common hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measurement equipment, and shop equipment safely.
• Familiarity with mechanisms, bearings, belts, fasteners, actuators, motors, sensors, connectors, and wiring harnesses.
• Experience instrumenting test articles and collecting accurate, traceable test data.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, rework, and maintain Dropbox prototypes and test articles.
• Build mechanical and electromechanical assemblies containing structures, mechanisms, motors, transmissions, sensors, PCBs, harnesses, connectors, and seals.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD views, BOMs, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Provide practical feedback on drawings, tolerances, and assembly sequences.
• Fabricate and modify prototype components, brackets, fixtures, and test equipment using shop tools.

Skills

Hands-on hardware assembly

Mechanical troubleshooting

Interpretation of drawings & diagrams

Communication with engineers

Independent work safety discipline

Education

Technical certificate / associate degree / apprenticeship

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque tools

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems with a strong focus on safe, reliable hardware in South San Francisco. The Hardware Test & Prototype Technician will assemble prototypes, modify hardware, build test fixtures, instrument systems, execute tests, document failures, and keep test assets operating reliably.

You will work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Test, Reliability, Manufacturing, and Deployment engineers to translate concepts into testable hardware and to