Robot Manufacturing Technician

Erthos; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical/dental/vision premium coverage

Job summary

Erthos in Chandler, AZ seeks a full-time Robot Manufacturing Technician to join our Product Development team. You will assemble, test, and improve ErthBot systems for cleaning and maintaining solar arrays, collaborating with R&D, Product Development, and Quality in an in-office setting.

This hands-on role requires mechanical skill, problem-solving, and documentation discipline. You will create manuals, support data collection, and help ensure best-in-class processes with safety and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on assembly experience.
• Familiarity with fabrication tools (hand tools, drill press, chop saw, angle grinders).
• Experience using electrical troubleshooting tools (multimeters, ammeters).
• Experience soldering, crimping, assembling electrical connectors and harnesses.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test ErthBot robotic systems, applying strong mechanical and basic electrical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain clear assembly documentation, workflow instructions, and inspection procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality to establish ISO 9001–compliant inspection processes.
• Contribute to user service manual development and technical documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Support warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Provide accurate manufacturing data and feedback to cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering & crimping

Reading drawings & CAD

MS Office

Communication

Physical strength

Teamwork

Tools

Drill press

Chop saw

Angle grinders

Multimeters

Ammeters

Job description

Erthos is an energy technology company dedicated to providing the world’s lowest-cost green energy. Creator of Earth Mount Solar™ PV, a revolutionary approach to utility‑scale solar that dramatically reduces land and material requirements, Erthos has also developed highly innovative breakthrough technologies, as yet unannounced, that promise to change the way entire industries make and use clean fuel.

Erthos has adopted a highly focused, yet flexible strategy to introduce our products and services to markets around the world, beginning with the US. Our success relies on hiring the best and brightest people for every role in the company, and then collectively focusing them on our mission to deliver the world’s lowest-cost clean energy to everyone on the planet.

For more information on Erthos — including leadership profiles, white papers, news articles, and details about how our technology works — visit the company website at www.erthos.com.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time, hands-on Robot Manufacturing Technician to join our Product Development team in Chandler, Arizona. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the assembly, testing, and process improvement of the ErthBot product line — robotic systems designed to clean and maintain utility‑scale solar arrays (https://erthos.com/energy-guard/).

This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically inclined professional who enjoys building, problem-solving, and optimizing processes. You will work closely with R&D, Product Development, and Quality teams to assemble production-ready ErthBots, create clear documentation, and ensure best‑in‑class manufacturing practices.Because this is an extremely hands‑on position, this will be an in‑office role working five days a week in our Chandler, Arizona development center.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test ErthBot robotic systems, applying strong mechanical and basic electrical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain clear assembly documentation, workflow instructions, and inspection procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality to establish ISO 9001–compliant inspection processes.
• Contribute to user service manual development and technical documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Support warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Provide accurate manufacturing data and feedback to cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on assembly experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical fabrication tools (hand tools, drill press, chop saws, angle grinders, etc).
• Experience in using electrical troubleshooting tools (multimeters, ammeters).
• Experience soldering, crimping, assembling electrical connectors and harnesses.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications / Bonus Points For

• Experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Basic electronics troubleshooting (wiring, connectors, sensors).
• Experience welding (TIG/MIG).
• Familiarity tuning and troubleshooting brushless DC motors.
• Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methods.
• Experience writing technical assembly or service documentation.
• ERP/MRP system knowledge (inventory or production tracking).
• Forklift certification (current or prior).
• Awareness of safety and EHS practices in a manufacturing setting.

Location & Travel

Due to the hands‑on nature of this position, all work will be performed five days a week, on‑site at the Erthos Product Development Center in Chandler, AZ.

Travel is expected to be minimal (less than 10%).

• Our base salary will be commensurate with your level of experience.We are targeting a base salary of approximately $60,000 - $75,000.
• Erthos pays 90% of all medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for its employees and their spouse and children.
• Stock options granted to all employees.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored immigration assistance. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.