R&D Technician (electrical assembly)

Charge Robotics; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charge Robotics, located in San Leandro, California, is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to contribute to the development of solar installation robots. This role involves working closely with engineering teams on assembly, testing, and documentation to support innovative robotic systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of electrical assembly experience, a positive attitude, and a commitment to safety, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of relevant experience in electrical assembly.
• Electrical intuition refined through personal or professional projects.
• Comfortable interpreting schematics/drawings and assembling complex electrical systems independently.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and software engineering teams in assembly and testing.
• Maintain and organize the workshop.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including SOPs.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Interpreting schematics

Safety procedures

Positive attitude

Job description

About this role

As a R&D Engineering Technician at Charge Robotics, you’ll play a major role in building, testing, and deploying our next generation of solar installation robots.

What you’ll be working on:

• Supporting the mechanical + software engineering teams in assembly, testing, and support of new robotic systems
• Maintaining and organizing the workshop
• Developing and maintaining engineering documentation, including assembly instructions and SOPs

You:

• Have at least 2+ years of relevant experience in electrical assembly
• Have electrical intuition refined through personal or professional projects
• Are comfortable interpreting schematics/drawings and assembling complex electrical systems independently
• Have a positive attitude and like working in-person on a fast-paced startup team
• Will follow safety procedures + reinforce a culture of safety

It’d also be nice if you:

• Have experience working with industrial robot arms, end effectors, and industrial automation systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.