Robotics Technician

Caltek Staffing

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This isn't traditional maintenance – you're a technical owner who will: ● Build, test, and optimize robots that run continuously. What You Bring Essential: ● 2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, CA

    Description

    Role Description
    As our Robot Technician, you'll be hands-on with cutting-edge autonomous systems from prototype to production deployment. This isn't traditional maintenance – you're a technical owner who will:
    ● Build, test, and optimize robots that run continuously
    ● Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues in autonomous systems
    ● Develop diagnostic procedures and predictive maintenance protocols
    ●Configure and calibrate sensors, actuators, and control systems
    ● Support field deployments and remote debugging of systems worldwide
    ● Create assembly documentation and maintenance procedures as we scale
    ● Help iterate on hardware designs based on real-world performance data
    ● Interface with our software and hardware teams to improve robot behavior and reliability

    What You Bring Essential:
    ● 2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar
    ● Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
    ● Electrical debugging capabilities (reading schematics, using multimeters/oscilloscopes)
    ● Experience with motors, sensors, and control systems
    ● Detail-oriented approach to documentation and testing
    ● Basic Linux skills - comfortable with CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics

    Bonus Points:
    ● Experience with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial communication protocols
    ● Familiarity with autonomous systems and edge case handling
    ● CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
    ● 3D printing and rapid prototyping experience
    ● Background in production scaling or manufacturing
    ● Experience with 24/7 reliability systems

    What Sets You Apart
    ● You love taking things apart to understand how they work
    ● Comfortable working on bleeding-edge technology with ambiguous requirements
    ● Strong debugging instincts – you can isolate problems systematically
    ● Excited by the challenge of making robots work reliably at scale
    ● Pride in craftsmanship and building things that last

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