R&D Assembly Technician
Core
Hands-on assembly, wiring, and calibration of early prototype robotic units to support hardware R&D.
Role type
R&D Assembly Technician (Hardware)
Builds
Early prototype robotic units
Domain
Robotics / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical assembly, wiring and harnessing, fastening, subsystem integration, reading CAD and GD&T, basic electrical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
experience with complex electromechanical hardware (robotics, EVs, aerospace, medical devices), comfort with ambiguity in fast-moving R&D environments
Technologies
OpenBOM, version control
Responsibilities
Build, assemble, and calibrate prototype and early-production units; Surface assembly issues, fit problems, and DFA/DFM feedback; Develop and refine assembly work instructions (SWIs); Troubleshoot build issues alongside the engineering team
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on execution