Technician - Robotics

Insight Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client in San Francisco is seeking Engineering/Assembly Techs to assemble robotic systems and support engineering teams.

Responsibilities include mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly, prototyping support, testing, debugging, and documentation. Candidates should be adept with hand/tools, soldering, and maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical assembly experience in robotics or related electromechanical environments.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.
• Soldering and harnessing experience is required.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic systems and subassemblies using drawings and SOPs.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly tasks.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and debugging activities.
• Conduct functional testing and inspections for quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and harnesses as needed.
• Document procedures, test results, and issues.
• Maintain safe, organized, and clean work area.
• Assist inventory and material handling as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Robotics experience

Electrical soldering

Troubleshooting

Electromechanical

Documentation

Tool operation

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Soldering equipment

Measuring instruments

Wiring harnessing

Robotics hardware

Job description

Location: San Francisco, CA (onsite 5 days a week)

Duration: 6-month contract with possible extension depending on performance

About the Role

Insight Globals Client is seeking Engineering/Assembly Techs, this role will be responsible for assembling robotic systems and supporting engineering teams with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic systems, subassemblies, and components using engineering drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly tasks.
• Support engineering teams with prototyping, testing, validation, and debugging activities.
• Conduct functional testing and inspections to verify system performance and quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware, mechanical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and robotic components as needed.
• Document assembly procedures, test results, and identified issues.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and testing devices safely and effectively.
• Assist with inventory management, material handling, and workstation organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Support production ramps and shifting priorities as business needs evolve.
• Be willing to assist in both assembly and engineering-related tasks as needed.

Required Skills

• Hands on experience in mechanical assembly, engineering technician, robotics, aerospace, electronics, semiconductor, or related technical environments.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.
• Experience with soldering and harnessing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robotics, automation, autonomous systems, or electromechanical products is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering teams with validation, testing, or prototyping activities.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, wiring, sensors, or PCB assemblies.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and hardware debugging.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics, automation, autonomous systems, or electromechanical products is highly preferred.