Robotics Technician

Lucid Bots, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3% retirement match

15 days PTO

11 paid holidays (3 floating)

Job summary

Lucid Bots, Inc. in Charlotte, NC builds exterior cleaning drones and robotics for commercial and government customers. The role focuses on hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and testing robotic systems to ensure reliable ship-ready units.

You will work on real hardware, improving assembly and QA processes while collaborating with engineers on prototypes. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and a path to growth in a venture-backed robotics startup.

Qualifications

• Hands-on assembly and troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Basic soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly duties.
• Willingness to learn safety protocols and work with precision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic systems and related equipment.
• Maintain and optimize production/assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on hardware.
• Use production tools like soldering irons, crimpers, torque tools, and multimeters.
• Support warehouse logistics and maintain certifications as needed (Hazmat, forklift, safety).
• Test units before shipping and document results.

Skills

Hands-on builder

Self-driven

Strong problem-solver

Lift 50 lbs capability

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Soldering

CNC/basic machining

Job description

Lucid Bots is a U.S. AI robotics manufacturer building exterior cleaning drones and robotics for commercial and government customers. Since 2018, our fleet of 500+ robots has helped operators generate over $75M in revenue by taking on dull, dirty, and dangerous work — safely and efficiently.

We're based in Charlotte, NC, where we design, engineer, manufacture, and support our products in the U.S. Customers worldwide — from global enterprises to owner-operators — deploy our robots to improve safety and productivity. We're one of the fastest-growing U.S. manufacturers (recently ranked #4 nationally), backed by a $20M Series B and investors including Y Combinator (S19).

We're building more than robots—we're building the future of physical AI.

Our Core Values and How We Work Together

At Lucid Bots, we're building something extraordinary - and how we work matters just as much as what we build. These values guide how we hire, grow, and show up for one another.

• Expedition Behavior - We climb as one. No silos, no "that's not my job." We protect the team and share the load.
• Grow with Humility - We're relentless learners. We seek feedback, own mistakes, and get better every day.
• Lift People Up - Humans come first. We care fiercely, speak honestly, and design for real people in real conditions.
• Build the Extraordinary - We take ownership, reject the ordinary, and run toward hard problems.

We live Above the Line: we take responsibility, create solutions, and shape the future.

If these values energize you, you'll thrive here. If they feel like too much, this may not be the right climb - and that's okay.

Goal of the Role

You’ll build and test the robots that go out into the world. Real hardware, real problems, real pride when a unit ships clean. Days are hands-on: assemble, troubleshoot, and help us get sharper at how we produce. We care as much about how you show up as what you already know, people who actively problem-solve and aim to get better every week thrive here.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, maintain, and optimize robotic systems and related equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues
• Use production tools day-to-day (soldering, CNC, crimpers, torque tools, multimeters, and related equipment)
• Support warehouse logistics (inventory/shipping) as needed; keep required certs current (Hazmat, forklift, safety)
• Test and validate units before they ship; document results and non-conformances
• Improve assembly, QA/QC, and repair processes for efficiency, quality, and safety
• Partner with engineers on prototypes and share feedback from the bench and field
• Follow safety/regulatory protocols and keep required logs

Who You Are

• Hands-on builder: you like assembling, fixing, and figuring things out with your hands
• Self-driven — you look for work, stay busy, and push harder when goals are missed
• Strong problem-solver
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment with quality and throughput targets
• High school diploma / GED or equivalent; manufacturing, service, or electro‑mechanical assembly experience is a plus
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and use PPE
• Preferred: FAA Part 107 (or willingness to get it within 6 months)
• Bonus: soldering, harness work, QA tools, CNC/basic machining, or drone/robotics experience

Why Join Lucid Bots?

• Work directly with the founder of a fast-growing, venture-backed robotics startup.
• Be part of a team solving real-world problems with frontier technology.
• Get a front-row seat to fundraising, company building, and startup strategy at scale.
• Learn more in one year than most people do in five—this is a career accelerant.
• Help support the culture, pace, and systems of a company scaling fast and building things that matter.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 3% retirement match
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays, with 3 of those being floating holidays
• Employee stock option plan

Additional Notes

This role is based on-site at our Charlotte, NC headquarters!