CareerPlan

R&D Assembly Technician

San MateoFull-time$70k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Build, assemble, and calibrate prototype and early-production robotic units, providing hands-on feedback to engineering teams.

Role type

R&D Assembly Technician

Builds

Early prototype robotic units

Domain

Robotics / Hardware

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical assembly, wiring and harnessing, fastening, soldering, CAD reading, GD&T interpretation, basic electrical troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Experience with complex electromechanical hardware (robotics, EVs, aerospace, medical devices), comfort with ambiguity, generalist technical skill set

Technologies

OpenBOM, version control

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and calibrate prototype units; surface assembly issues and fit problems; develop assembly work instructions; troubleshoot build issues

Seniority

Individual Contributor