Project Hydra | Hardware Technician - Robotics Lab
Core
Own the physical side of a large-scale robot data collection operation, keeping the fleet running and building next-gen hardware.
Role type
Hardware Lab Technician (Robotics)
Builds
Data collection stations, robot arms, multi-camera rigs, and teleoperation hardware
Domain
Robotics research and low-volume production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical assembly, electrical soldering and harness building, Linux command line, sensor integration, CAD reading
Preferred skills
Humanoid/bimanual platform experience, collaborative arm maintenance, multi-camera rig calibration, 3D printing, light Python/bash scripting
Technologies
Onshape, SolidWorks, Linux, Python, bash, UR, Franka, xArm, ARX, RealSense, ZED, Orbbec
Responsibilities
Build and wire data collection stations; perform daily checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration; swap and integrate end-effectors and sensors; assemble and iterate prototype hardware; support teleoperators on hardware issues; document maintenance logs and SOPs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
