Robotics Technician (Contract)

This role is part of Robust.AI’s Manufacturing team, as we grow to deploy our first production fleet of robots. As a Robotics Technician, you will be responsible for robot bring-up of the entire fleet. You will be instrumental in developing our bring-up process and bringing our robots to life. You will work with several teams within Robust.AI, including our Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, and Software teams.

This role will be on-site at our San Carlos office, 5 days/40 hours per week. Some travel may be required. This contract will be, at minimum, a 6-month commitment. The starting hourly wage for this role is $45.00-50.00 per hour; if your salary requirements fall outside of this range, we still encourage you to apply. The final compensation for this role will be based on the candidate’s unique skills and experience.

• Flash firmware to PCBAs and deploy operating systems to onboard computers
• Evaluate robot bring-up process and debug performance issues
• Develop SOPs and work instructions surrounding robot bring-up
• Record and track performance bugs during manufacture and deployment
• Perform and develop in-line manufacturing tests
• Assist with the mechanical assembly of robots

• 4+ years of experience debugging, testing, and building electro-mechanical hardware or computers
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using command line interfaces, Linux-based operating systems, and simple Bash commands
• Experience imaging and deploying operating systems onto computers
• Able to follow and develop SOPs and work instructions
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, using a digital multimeter and other electrical test equipment, and doing basic electrical assembly work
• Comfortable using basic hand tools for assembly

• Familiarity with Git, ROS, YAML, and basic Python
• Experience with basic system administration and network configuration
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, and reading mechanical drawings

• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification on this list. We will happily train and teach talented candidates who bring a passion for robotics, a willingness to grow, and their own unique perspectives.