Robotics Prototype Technician (Onsite SF)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellness reimbursement programs

Commuter benefits

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Disability and life insurance

Mental health and employee assistance

Job summary

NGV Talent is seeking a hands-on Prototype Engineering Technician to support the assembly, servicing, and development of next-generation robotic systems. You will build prototype hardware, assemble test platforms, troubleshoot electromechanical systems, and collaborate with engineering teams on reliability improvements.

Onsite role in San Francisco, requiring 5+ years in robotics or related fields, strong soldering and wiring skills, and the ability to read schematics and datasheets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on robotics/electromechanical experience.
• Experience assembling prototypes and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to read schematics, datasheets, and engineering docs.
• Soldering, crimping, cable management, and electronics assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and troubleshoot electromechanical systems and robotic platforms.
• Build wiring harnesses, compute systems, and integrate sensors.
• Own prototype builds from assembly through delivery.
• Perform diagnostics, calibration, and root-cause analysis on robotic/vehicle systems.
• Support hardware integration, testing, and field deployments.
• Maintain inventory, lab organization, and workshop operations.
• Coordinate procurement of components and manage supplier inventory.
• Document assembly procedures and build instructions for repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability.

Skills

Robotics assembly

Soldering

Schematic reading

3D printing

Documentation

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

3D printers

Basic CAD (SolidWorks/Onshape)

Job description

NGV Talent is seeking a hands-on Prototype Engineering Technician to support the assembly, servicing, and development of next-generation robotic systems. You will build prototype hardware, assemble test platforms, troubleshoot electromechanical systems, and collaborate with engineering teams on reliability improvements.

Onsite role in San Francisco, requiring 5+ years in robotics or related fields, strong soldering and wiring skills, and the ability to read schematics and datasheets.