Robotics Lab Technician — Prototyping, Bring-Up & Test

ALTEN Technology USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Robotics Lab Technician to join the prototype lab in San Francisco, CA. You will move between precision assembly, wiring, system bring-up, and validation to turn kits into working robotic systems.

You will install software, read logs, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers in a fast-paced environment. On-site, 5 days a week with comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years assembling and testing electromechanical systems in a lab, prototype, or manufacturing environment.
• Able to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to build/test complex hardware.
• Proficient with hand tools, crimping/soldering, and small fasteners/connectors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electromechanical robotic systems and subsystems from drawings, BOM, and work instructions.
• Build first articles from prototype kits and provide feedback for ECOs.
• Fabricate and terminate wiring harnesses to documented pinouts with proper routing and strain relief.
• Perform pre-power-on electrical verification and board-level integration under ESD discipline.

Skills

Read mechanical drawings

Read electrical schematics

Proficient with hand tools

Linux command line

Documentation discipline

Clear communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Soldering

Crimping

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Robotics Lab Technician to join the prototype lab in San Francisco, CA. You will move between precision assembly, wiring, system bring-up, and validation to turn kits into working robotic systems.

You will install software, read logs, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers in a fast-paced environment. On-site, 5 days a week with comprehensive benefits are offered.