Robotics Technician

Insight Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in San Francisco, CA, is hiring a Robotics Technician to support a large fleet of robotic systems used for AI and data collection. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical subsystems to ensure high system reliability.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and documentation of activities; travel to deployment sites may be required. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with robotics or automation systems.
• Ability to diagnose electrical faults in motors, controllers, sensors, wiring, and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, controllers, sensors, wiring, actuators, motors, and gearboxes.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting using diagnostic equipment.
• Document repairs and maintenance activities; collaborate with engineering and operations; travel may be required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Electrical fault diagnosis

Schematic reading

Documentation

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

PLCs

Job description

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment
• Experience working on robotics, automation systems, or other actuated machinery
• Ability to diagnose electrical faults in motors, controllers, sensors, wiring, and power systems
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or PLCs
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

Qualification Plusses:

• Prior experience working on robotic fleets
• Military maintenance background (aviation, helicopter, electronics, or mechanical systems)
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, e-bikes, elevators/escalators, automated equipment, or industrial machinery
• ERelevant certifications such as IPC, ASE, NATE, or similar
• Experience working in a startup or research environment

Day-to-Day:

Insight Global is looking to hire a Robotics Technician in San Francisco, CA (94103) for our physical artificial intelligence deployment client. This individual will support the maintenance and repair of a large fleet of robotic systems used for AI and data collection initiatives. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, controllers, sensors, wiring, actuators, motors, gearboxes, and other mechanical components. The technician will perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting using diagnostic equipment while documenting repairs and maintenance activities. This role partners closely with engineering and operations teams to improve system reliability and maintain fleet performance. Some travel may be required to support robot deployments at various locations.