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Robotics Technician
Job Summary
Join a fast-growing robotics team building and maintaining autonomous robots for real-world data center environments. Work hands-on in our San Francisco development lab with a collaborative group of technicians to ensure 100% robot uptime in 24/7 operations. This career-track role offers clear progression from Technician to Senior Technician to Deployment Manager and beyond, valuing hands-on expertise as a distinct discipline.
Essential Functions
- Live troubleshoot autonomous robots operating 24/7, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and software issues when robots stop mid-cycle or components fail
- Maintain 100% robot uptime in the development lab by disassembling, repairing, and reassembling electromechanical systems using diagnostic tools
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve robot reliability and performance using real-world operational data
- Perform basic electrical and mechanical analysis, check logs, power cycle systems, and execute Linux command-line diagnostics to identify root causes
- Optionally support field deployments at customer data center sites to maintain and troubleshoot robots on location
- Create feedback loops with the engineering team on issues encountered during operations
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of electromechanical experience as a technician troubleshooting and repairing equipment
- Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems in robotics, automotive, AV, drones, industrial automation, or data centers
- Experience maintaining equipment in 24/7 production or deployment environments
- Electrical debugging skills using multimeters, schematics, and DC circuit troubleshooting
- Basic Linux/CLI proficiency including SSH, logs, and running commands
- Systematic debugger who can isolate problems independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at robotics, AV, or defense manufacturing companies
- Familiarity with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial protocols
- Willingness to travel to data center deployments
- Backgrounds in automotive, warehouses, or data centers
- Interest in long-term technician career path, not transitioning to engineering
Technical Skills
- Electromechanical troubleshooting
- Multimeters and oscilloscopes
- DC circuit analysis
- Linux command line
- SSH and log analysis
- Mechanical disassembly and reassembly
- Electrical schematics
- Power cycling systems
- CAN bus
- ROS
Education & Certifications
No degree required. Trade school or community college background typical.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $130,000 based on experience.