Robotics & Automation Lab Technician

Radical AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

14+ company holidays

401(k)

Mental health support

Job summary

Radical AI in Brooklyn, NY seeks an on-site automation engineer to prototype, install, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic systems in a cutting-edge materials lab. You will work shoulder to shoulder with engineers and scientists who depend on reliable hardware to run experiments.

This role rewards discipline and craftsmanship, with hands-on work on PLC-based automation, electro-mechanical fabrication, and safety practices while collaborating across teams to refine processes.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in automation, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong electromechanical troubleshooting skills using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with PLC-based industrial automation systems.
• Fabrication and assembly skills in building electro-mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety systems and safe work practices.
• Comfortable working independently in a hands-on, development-oriented environment.
• Strong communicator able to work across engineering and scientific teams.

Responsibilities

• Build automation systems from technical documentation, including mechanical assembly and PLC wiring.
• Diagnose and repair automation hardware: sensors, actuators, 6-axis robots, and control cabinets.
• Execute preventive maintenance to cut downtime and keep systems reliable.
• Validate new automation equipment before it goes into production.
• Collaborate with teams on system modifications, experiments, and process development.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment, catching performance issues early and proposing fixes.
• Operate fabrication tools: 3D printers, waterjets, laser cutters, and standard machine shop equipment.
• Keep the lab, workshop, and assembly areas organized and clean.

Skills

Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

PLC Automation

Fabrication

Safety

Independent Work

Communication

Education

Technical degree or hands-on automation experience

Tools

PLC programming

Python

Job description

Radical AI in Brooklyn, NY seeks an on-site automation engineer to prototype, install, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic systems in a cutting-edge materials lab. You will work shoulder to shoulder with engineers and scientists who depend on reliable hardware to run experiments.

This role rewards discipline and craftsmanship, with hands-on work on PLC-based automation, electro-mechanical fabrication, and safety practices while collaborating across teams to refine processes.