Robotics Payload Assembly Technician – Onsite (Irvine)

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Irvine, CA is hiring an Assembly Technician for Perception & Compute Payloads. You will assemble payloads, integrate sensors and embedded compute platforms, and validate systems for field-readiness in collaboration with engineers.

This onsite role requires hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, and test procedures; you’ll help improve build processes and reliability across prototypes and production workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on technician experience in robotics/electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, torque drivers and basic shop tools.
• Comfort working with low-voltage electrical systems and sensors.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Payload assembly and integration of LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS and sensors.
• Install and integrate CPU/GPU compute modules, carrier boards, and subsystems.
• Build and route wire harnesses for power, data, and control.
• Align mounts, enclosures, seals, and thermal components as required.
• Support electrical bring-up, testing, and safety checks.
• Perform functional tests and document results; assist in reliability improvements.
• Provide field and lab support, including rapid repairs and reconfigurations.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Robotics hardware

Read wiring diagrams

Low-voltage systems

Manual tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque drivers

Machine-shop tools

Job description

Field AI in Irvine, CA is hiring an Assembly Technician for Perception & Compute Payloads. You will assemble payloads, integrate sensors and embedded compute platforms, and validate systems for field-readiness in collaboration with engineers.

This onsite role requires hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, and test procedures; you’ll help improve build processes and reliability across prototypes and production workflows.