Robotics Electrical Technician: Build, Troubleshoot, and Repair Hardware

Robotics and AI Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Cell phone reimbursement

Commuter subsidy

Medical benefits

Job summary

Robotics and AI Institute in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced technician to build, test, and repair complex electrical and electromechanical hardware. You will assemble robot subsystems, PCBs, and cable harnesses, inspect solder joints, and support bench testing and on-robot diagnostics.

Applicants should have 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience, strong schematic literacy, and the ability to document build processes clearly. A strong safety mindset and relevant training are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience building, reworking, and troubleshooting complex electrical and electromechanical hardware.
• Soldering and rework of small surface-mount components under a microscope, through-hole components, and larger components requiring controlled heating.
• Experience fabricating cable harnesses for moving assemblies and integrating electrical and mechanical components using assembly drawings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, assembly drawings, and build instructions, and identify discrepancies before proceeding.
• Methodical troubleshooting using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and related test equipment; distinguish symptoms from causes.
• Experience safely assembling, testing, and servicing electrical systems with hazardous voltages and stored energy.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, ESD precautions, safe power-up, and workmanship inspection with clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Teach engineers, researchers, and technicians safe assembly, rework, and troubleshooting through hands-on demonstrations.
• Assemble robot subsystems, PCBs, and cable harnesses with proper routing and shielding.
• Inspect and rework electronics using microscopes and soldering tools; verify completed repairs.
• Support initial power-up, bench testing, and on-robot troubleshooting; document findings.
• Help establish electrical safe-work procedures and maintain their documentation and implementation.
• Create and maintain build instructions, wiring records, and test results; support transfer to external manufacturers for low-volume production.
• Participate in design reviews and feed repair experience back into designs to improve buildability.

Skills

Electrical hardware

Soldering under microscope

PCB assembly

Diagnostics

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Python scripting

DMMs / test gear

Job description

Robotics and AI Institute in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced technician to build, test, and repair complex electrical and electromechanical hardware. You will assemble robot subsystems, PCBs, and cable harnesses, inspect solder joints, and support bench testing and on-robot diagnostics.

Applicants should have 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience, strong schematic literacy, and the ability to document build processes clearly. A strong safety mindset and relevant training are essential.