Senior Robotic Hardware Assembly & Test Technician

Amazon Science; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon Science's Frontier AI & Robotics team as a Senior Hardware Assembly & Test Technician. You will assemble electromechanical robotic systems, verify performance, and document results in a fast-paced prototype lab.

Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers, you will resolve integration issues, maintain build records, and lead optimization efforts to improve quality and efficiency while supporting a transition to higher-volume production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience assembling and testing electromechanical systems, robotics hardware, or precision mechatronic assemblies in a lab, prototype, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly diagrams, and wiring documentation to build and test complex hardware assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform functional and acceptance testing of electronic and electromechanical systems using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Experience performing quality inspections and maintaining detailed build records, including assembly travelers, inspection checklists, and non-conformance documentation.
• Knowledge of ESD handling procedures, lab safety protocols, and best practices for working safely with high-voltage electronics and heavy mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of electromechanical robotic systems and subsystems, including actuators, gearboxes, force/torque sensors, vision systems, wiring harnesses, and PCB assemblies, following engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly work instructions
• Execute hardware acceptance testing, functional verification, and performance characterization for robotic components and integrated systems using standard and custom test equipment, documenting results in test records and quality systems
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams to identify and resolve integration issues discovered during assembly and test, implementing corrective actions and updating work instructions to prevent recurrence
• Support prototype build cycles from initial kit preparation through final system checkout, maintaining build schedules and communicating proactively with engineering and program stakeholders on status, risks, and blockers
• Perform quality inspections and maintain detailed build records, traveler documents, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) to ensure full traceability and compliance with quality standards
• Maintain a safe, organized, and ESD-compliant lab environment; follow all safety protocols for handling high-voltage electronics, heavy robotic assemblies, and hazardous materials
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including torque tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and custom test fixtures; elevate calibration and maintenance needs as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline assembly processes, reduce cycle times, and improve build quality across prototype and small-batch production runs
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technicians, sharing best practices for precision assembly, test procedures, and quality documentation
• Support transition from prototype to higher-volume production by developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs), assembly aids, and training materials

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Test equipment operation

Quality documentation

ESD safety

Lab safety

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Torque tools

Power supplies

Job description

Join Amazon Science's Frontier AI & Robotics team as a Senior Hardware Assembly & Test Technician. You will assemble electromechanical robotic systems, verify performance, and document results in a fast-paced prototype lab.

Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers, you will resolve integration issues, maintain build records, and lead optimization efforts to improve quality and efficiency while supporting a transition to higher-volume production.