Robotics Technician

physicalintelligence; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Intelligence is seeking a Robotics Technician to join our tight-knit engineering and operations team in San Francisco. You will maintain and repair robotic platforms powering our AI research, ensuring high availability and reliability.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, conduct preventive maintenance, and document all work in our systems. This role requires hands-on capability, strong safety practices, and collaboration with hardware engineers to improve maintainability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; bachelor’s a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, preferably in robotics/automation.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems (AC/DC motors, wiring, controllers) and mechanical components (motors, gears, bearings).
• Experience with diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, PLCs).
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, power supplies, sensors, and control systems; perform preventive maintenance on robotic units.
• Repair mechanical components such as actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and moving parts; perform inspections and calibrations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics

Documentation

Hardware feedback

Safety & compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Hands-on robotics/automation experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

PLCs

Hand tools

Industrial-grade equipment

Job description

Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future.

The Team

The Robotics Technician works closely with PI’s fleet operations and engineering teams, to maintain the robotic platforms that power our AI research. The team is collaborative, fast-moving, and deeply technical — and this role is a direct partner to operations and engineers building and improving the systems you’ll maintain.

In This Role You Will

• Electrical Maintenance: Repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, power supplies, sensors, and control systems; conduct regular electrical inspections and preventive maintenance on robotic units

• Mechanical Maintenance: Repair mechanical components such as actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and moving parts; perform inspections, alignments, and calibrations to keep systems within spec

• Diagnostics & Testing: Perform tests using diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized equipment; interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to locate and resolve issues

• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of repairs, part replacements, and maintenance activities using Linear and Notion

• Hardware Feedback: Propose solutions to the hardware engineering team for ease of repair, component standardization, and improved maintainability

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work complies with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices; identify potential hazards and initiate corrective actions

What We Hope You’ll Bring

• Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field (bachelor’s a plus), or equivalent hands-on experience

• 2+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a background in robotics, automation, or a related industry

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems (AC/DC motors, wiring, controllers) and mechanical components (motors, gears, bearings)

• Experience with diagnostic tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PLCs

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and industrial-grade equipment

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Bonus Points

• Relevant certifications in electrical or mechanical systems (e.g., ASE, NATE, IPC or equivalent)

• Familiarity with robotics systems, automation technologies, and fleet management tools

• Experience working in a fast-moving startup or research environment

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.