Robot Technician/Assembler

What you will be doing

As a robot technician, you will be joining the hardware team implementing solutions across the multiple research programs at the AI Institute. You will be working day-to-day with an interdisciplinary team to build safe, functional hardware solutions in the development of experimental robots. In addition, you will help produce internal documentation, and foster successful collaboration with external contract manufacturing partners. You will be supported by a team of engineers with a breadth of robotics experience allowing you to apply your skills to make the hardware easier to build, support, and maintain.

As an individual contributor, your responsibilities will include

Assembly of robotic subsystems and modules, prototype printed circuit boards (PCBs), and complex cable harnesses

Rework of surface mount and through hole components, including small components under a microscope, large components requiring preheat, and rework wire

Debugging and triage of failures during initial bring-up and testing of robotic prototypes

Participation in collaborative design reviews across teams to improve ease of assembly and maintenance of early concept prototypes

Establishing clear and concise build documentation

Transferring build processes to external contract manufacturing partners for low volume production

What we are looking for and a successful candidate for this role will have

4-10 years of relevant professional experience

Mastery of electromechanical assembly techniques including fine SMD rework, high flex cable harnesses, and assembly of mechanical assemblies with a variety of fasteners, pins, gears, and mating features

Strong debugging and analysis skills to assist in the triage of new problems and failures in a range of domains (mechanical, communications, electronics)

Hands-on experience operating lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer, power supply, programmable load)

Basic knowledge of Ethernet networking principles

Comfort in a Linux environment with a working knowledge of common Linux utilities

Additional desirable skills could include

Experience with data acquisition modules or systems

Experience with custom battery packs

Experience with design best practices for rugged/field-deployable systems (including shock, vibe, dynamic flex, etc)

Python scripting experience

Associates degree in electronics technology, automotive technology, manufacturing or similar field

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