Robotics Payloads Technician — Onsite in Irvine

FieldAI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Equity

Generous time off

Job summary

Field AI is seeking an Operations Technician to assemble, integrate, and validate perception payloads for field‑ready robotics systems in Irvine, CA. You will work with LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and embedded compute platforms, aligning mechanical and electrical subsystems to ensure reliable performance.

You will collaborate across hardware teams, perform harnessing, power and data integrity checks, and participate in functional tests, calibration, and environmental characterization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on technician experience in robotics, aerospace, electronics, automotive, or related electro‑mechanical assembly environments.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Experience building wire harnesses and working with low‑voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with embedded compute systems, sensors, or robotics hardware.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to deliver reliable assemblies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble perception payloads including LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS receivers, and auxiliary sensors using engineering drawings and build instructions.
• Install and integrate CPU/GPU compute modules, carrier boards, and microcontroller‑based subsystems.
• Build and route wire harnesses for power, high‑speed data, synchronization, and control.
• Install mounts, enclosures, gaskets, seals, thermal components, and structural hardware.
• Perform continuity checks, grounding/EMI checks, and power‑rail validation.
• Assist in bring‑up of Linux‑ or ROS2‑based embedded compute systems.
• Validate communication links across Ethernet, USB, CAN, GMSL, and other interfaces.
• Verify correct pinouts and harness strain‑relief practices.
• Run functional tests including sensor bring‑up, calibration checks, compute boot/health tests, and network verification.
• Document test results, deviations, rework, and repair actions with high accuracy.
• Support environmental, vibration, mechanical alignment, and thermal characterization tests led by hardware engineers.
• Conduct inspections for workmanship quality, mechanical stability, and electrical safety.
• Diagnose wiring faults, mechanical misalignments, intermittent communication issues, thermal faults, and other integration failures.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and compute engineers to root‑cause issues and improve build processes.
• Provide feedback on assembly workflows, documentation clarity, and opportunities to streamline production.
• Prepare, stage, and service payloads for real‑world deployment.
• Support integration and troubleshooting activities during lab tests, field trials, and live demonstrations.
• Perform rapid repairs and reconfigurations in dynamic testing environments.

Skills

Hands-on robotics

Electrical assembly

Wiring diagrams

Low-voltage systems

Embedded compute

Documentation

Heavy lifting

Tools

Torque drivers

Crimping tools

IPC‑certified workmanship

Job description

Field AI is seeking an Operations Technician to assemble, integrate, and validate perception payloads for field‑ready robotics systems in Irvine, CA. You will work with LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and embedded compute platforms, aligning mechanical and electrical subsystems to ensure reliable performance.

You will collaborate across hardware teams, perform harnessing, power and data integrity checks, and participate in functional tests, calibration, and environmental characterization.