Robot Technician

Verne Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Verne Robotics in San Francisco seeks a hands-on Robot Technician to operate bimanual robots in R&D environments, assembling components and collecting high-quality data for autonomous task development.

You will follow structured procedures, maintain clear workflow records, label data with internal tooling, and strictly follow safety guidelines in the lab. This month-to-month contract offers 20–40 hours per week with an hourly range of $20–$30.

Qualifications

• No prior technical experience required and candidates should show curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Must demonstrate coachability and consistency in task execution.
• Excellent attention to detail with methodical data collection.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronics and hardware components for experiments.
• Maintain clear records of workflows and label data with internal tooling.
• Adhere to safety guidelines in lab settings.

Skills

Curiosity

Coachability

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Role

We're looking for Robot Technicians who are passionate about robotics. This is a hands-on role where you will operate bimanual robots in R&D environments. You will follow structured procedures to collect high-quality robot data. This data is foundational to creating robots that perform tasks in the wild autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronics and other types of hardware components.

• Maintain clear record of completed workflows and label data using internal tooling

• Adhere to all safety guidelines in lab setting

Qualifications

• No prior technical experience required; must demonstrate curiosity, coachability, and consistency

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 2-3 hours consecutively

• Requires strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, including the confidence to raise questions or flag inconsistencies.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to office location

• Thrive in a fast paced environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus.

• Passion for robotics

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Range: $20 to $30

• Expect to work 20-40 hours per week, this is a month to month contract role