Robotics Technician: AI Lab Fleet Maintenance

physicalintelligence

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.