Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician

Noble Machines, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Noble Machines is hiring a Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician in Sunnyvale, CA to build and maintain robotic systems, test beds and facilities. You will assemble mechanical and electronic hardware, run test iterations and collaborate with engineers to document procedures and ensure quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, wiring, PCB assembly, testing and real-time problem solving in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 3+ years of experience installing propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical or avionics hardware.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, assemble, test and integrate mechanical and electronic hardware.
• Operate the tools needed for both mechanical and electrical tasks without instruction.
• Test, debug, solder, crimp and carry out the other tasks involved in fabricating and integrating mechanical, PCB and wire harness assemblies.
• Use precision calibrated tools, including torque wrenches and measurement gauges.
• Work hands-on with both large and small mechanical assemblies.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document systems and operations.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Make sure all production work is done on time, safely and professionally.
• Help resolve hardware problems in real time and suggest ways to prevent them from recurring.
• Keep technical work areas clean and organized.
• Take on other related duties as needed to keep the work environment efficient and effective.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading technical drawings

Lifting 25 lbs

Mechanical/electrical assembly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotics installation hardware

Wire harness fabrication

J-STD-001 familiarity

ESD-controlled environment experience

Precision measuring instruments

Machinery and hand/power tools operation

Forklifts/cranes experience

Job description

About Noble Machines

Noble Machines builds general-purpose robots that take on the most dangerous and physically demanding jobs in heavy industry, so that doing that work becomes a choice, not a necessity. Our robots work in construction, mining and energy, where dust, heat, uneven ground and the unexpected are normal conditions, not edge cases.

We were founded in 2024 by engineers from Apple, SpaceX, NASA and Caltech. We came out of stealth in March 2026, after shipping robots to a Fortune Global 500 customer within 18 months of starting. We're a Series A team in Sunnyvale, and we're building the next generation of Moby, our general-purpose robot, now.

About the role

The work at Noble Machines is a team sport. As a Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining our robotic systems, test beds and facilities. You'll handle both mechanical and electronic hardware assembly, integration and test.

What you'll do

• Configure, set up, assemble, test and integrate mechanical and electronic hardware.
• Operate the tools needed for both mechanical and electrical tasks without instruction.
• Test, debug, solder, crimp and carry out the other tasks involved in fabricating and integrating mechanical, PCB and wire harness assemblies.
• Use precision calibrated tools, including torque wrenches and measurement gauges.
• Work hands-on with both large and small mechanical assemblies.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document systems and operations.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Make sure all production work is done on time, safely and professionally.
• Help resolve hardware problems in real time and suggest ways to prevent them from recurring.
• Keep technical work areas clean and organized.
• Take on other related duties as needed to keep the work environment efficient and effective.

What you'll need

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of experience installing propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical or avionics hardware.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience performing mechanical or avionics installation work on robots, aircraft or vehicles.
• Hands-on experience fabricating wire harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001.
• Hands-on experience working in an ESD-controlled environment.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, the military or another high-volume operating environment.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals and reports.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Skill operating machinery and hand and power tools that require manual dexterity.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a habit of fixing problems at the root.
• Ability to shift roles and responsibilities quickly in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Compensation and benefits

The expected base pay for this role in Sunnyvale, CA is $48–$65 per hour, in line with California's pay transparency law (SB 1162). Where you land in the range depends on your experience and skills. Base pay is one part of total compensation, which also includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and other perks

Equal opportunity

Noble Machines is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We welcome applicants who need accommodations during the hiring process and will work with you to provide them.

As set forth in Noble Machines, Inc’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.