Robotics Technician

Stealth Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

Stealth AI Robotics in San Francisco is seeking technicians to support humanoid robots in live data-collection settings, focusing on maintenance, repair, and hardware iterations to maximize uptime.

You will repair mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical issues, assemble components, prototype parts with CAD/3D printing, and document fixes to help advance reliable humanoid robotics.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience repairing or maintaining complex hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Robot maintenance and repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical issues on humanoid robots.
• Robot assembly: Assemble, disassemble, and modify robotic components, including actuators, joints, sensors, wiring, and mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshooting: Identify root causes of hardware failures and develop practical solutions to restore robot functionality.
• Preventive maintenance: Perform regular inspections, servicing, and component replacements to maximize robot uptime.
• Prototyping and fabrication: Design and fabricate mechanical parts, fixtures, and tools using CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication methods.
• Hardware improvements: Collaborate with engineers to implement design changes and improve robot reliability.
• Documentation: Track repairs, recurring failures, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Multimeters

Electrical systems

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Soldering

Job description

Stealth AI Robotics startup that's raised $100M+ from Tier 1 VCs is looking to hire technicians to help support their data collection efforts. Candidates will be supporting humanoid robots in a live data collection setting with the goal of maintaining maximum uptime.

About the Role

The technician role is focused on supporting our data collection efforts. Candidates will work on repairing and fixing humanoid robots as well as iteration on hardware that can make our robots more robust and reliable. Candidates will have the opportunity to explore the latest hardware in humanoids as well as do some of the first live deployments of this technology.

What You'll Do

• Robot maintenance and repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical issues on humanoid robots.
• Robot assembly: Assemble, disassemble, and modify robotic components, including actuators, joints, sensors, wiring, and mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshooting: Identify root causes of hardware failures and develop practical solutions to restore robot functionality.
• Preventive maintenance: Perform regular inspections, servicing, and component replacements to maximize robot uptime.
• Prototyping and fabrication: Design and fabricate mechanical parts, fixtures, and tools using CAD, 3D printing, and other fabrication methods.
• Hardware improvements: Collaborate with engineers to implement design changes and improve robot reliability.
• Documentation: Track repairs, recurring failures, and maintenance procedures.

You May Be a Good Fit for this Role

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience assembling, repairing, or maintaining complex hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with motors, gearboxes, bearings, wiring, connectors, and mechanical assemblies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with robotics, industrial automation, or other electromechanical systems
• Experience with 3D printing, machining, or rapid prototyping
• Experience soldering, repairing electronics, or building wiring harnesses
• $45/hour base pay
• Equity
• Free meals and snacks
• Opportunity to work directly with advanced humanoid robotic systems