Robotics Mechatronics Technician: Prototyping & Testing

Skild AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI in San Mateo is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to develop systems ensuring quality and performance across robotics and autonomous platforms. The role involves building prototypes and collaborating closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers. A successful candidate will have over 3 years’ experience in a prototype lab, strong electrical schematics interpretation skills, and hands-on abilities in soldering and cable assembly. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $150,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an engineering technician in a prototype or development lab.
• Strong ability to read/interpret PCBA schematics, cable drawings, and test procedures independently.
• Experience with prototype electro-mechanical hardware (PCBAs, cables, harnesses, robotic/vehicle systems).

Responsibilities

• Build and test prototypes, sub-assemblies, and feasibility units under engineering guidance.
• Interpret schematics, diagrams, and layouts to perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and rework of PCBAs and harnesses.
• Fabricate custom test equipment, boxes, and harnesses; procure and source components as needed.

Skills

Reading/Interpreting PCBA schematics

Soldering

Crimping

Cable assembly to IPC standards

Familiarity with electrical components

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Analyzers

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Job description

Skild AI in San Mateo is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to develop systems ensuring quality and performance across robotics and autonomous platforms. The role involves building prototypes and collaborating closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers. A successful candidate will have over 3 years’ experience in a prototype lab, strong electrical schematics interpretation skills, and hands-on abilities in soldering and cable assembly. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $150,000 USD.