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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
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:
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