Robotics Technician: Hands-On Assembly & Troubleshooting

Menlo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Menlo Research in San Francisco is seeking a Robotics Technician to bring Asimov to life by assembling electronics, welding brackets, crimping harnesses, and debugging CAN networks on cutting-edge robotic hardware. You will work hands-on with real devices, verify integrations, and iterate designs to improve reliability.

The role emphasizes autonomous work with a high standard for quality, documentation of every step, and strict safety practices in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication and electronic circuitry.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and interpret layout drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and basic CAD views.
• Harness prep, termination, and routing experience.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical integration: harness routing, PCB soldering, cable crimping, and component installation.
• Identify mechanical and design flaws during assembly to improve reliability.
• Build and test mounts, fixtures, and test rigs under tight timelines.
• Support construction of the final robot platform as components arrive.
• Troubleshoot systems using automotive-style diagnostic methods.
• Document steps with photos tied to tickets or workflows.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, organize build zones, and ensure safety.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Electrical circuitry

Schematic reading

Harness routing

CAN bus familiarity

Autonomous problem solving

Tools

Multimeters

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic CAD views

Job description

Menlo Research in San Francisco is seeking a Robotics Technician to bring Asimov to life by assembling electronics, welding brackets, crimping harnesses, and debugging CAN networks on cutting-edge robotic hardware. You will work hands-on with real devices, verify integrations, and iterate designs to improve reliability.

The role emphasizes autonomous work with a high standard for quality, documentation of every step, and strict safety practices in a fast-paced startup environment.