Senior Robotics Technician: Lead Electromechanical Assembly & Testing

Persona AI Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical benefits (99% coverage)

Early-stage equity

Competitive PTO

Winter break

Job summary

Persona AI Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotics Technician to support assembly, testing, and refinement of electromechanical systems for our humanoid robot.

You will set up custom test infrastructure, maintain precise manufacturing workflows, and assist engineers with diagnostics and iterative product improvements. Responsibilities include leading build and assembly, electrical/mechanical tasks, and maintaining lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years hands-on experience with actuators or electromechanical assemblies in a lab or R&D environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with precision assembly and torque specs.
• Experience with data collection tools (Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow engineering instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build and assembly of robotic systems and subsystems.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly (soldering, crimping, bearing swaps, housing mods).
• Set up and maintain testing infrastructure (benches, fixtures, support equipment).
• Assist in assembly, calibration, and debugging of actuators.
• Collaborate with engineers to influence design and assembly methods.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and design iteration.
• Maintain lab inventory of motors, encoders, gearboxes, sensors, cables, tools.

Skills

Actuators

Mechanical aptitude

Electromechanical assembly

Python

MATLAB/LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Brushed motors

Brushless motors

Encoders

Gearboxes

Force/torque sensors

Test instrumentation

Job description

Persona AI Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotics Technician to support assembly, testing, and refinement of electromechanical systems for our humanoid robot.

You will set up custom test infrastructure, maintain precise manufacturing workflows, and assist engineers with diagnostics and iterative product improvements. Responsibilities include leading build and assembly, electrical/mechanical tasks, and maintaining lab equipment.