Senior Assembly Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the build and assembly of robotic systems and subsystems.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly work (e.g., soldering, crimping, bearing swaps, housing mods) to support pre-production systems.
• Set up and maintain testing infrastructure (test benches, equipment, fixtures and support equipment).
• Assist in the assembly, calibration, and debugging of custom actuators.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to influence early design and assembly methods.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and design iteration.
• Maintain lab inventory of custom and off-the-shelf parts, such as motors, encoders, gearboxes, bearings, torque sensors, cables, fasteners, tools etc.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized lab environment.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years hands-on experience working with actuators or electromechanical assemblies in a lab or R&D environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude: comfortable with tools, torque specs, alignment, and precision assembly. Familiarity with brushed/brushless motors, encoders, gearboxes, and force/torque sensors.
• Competency with data collection tools (Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW experience a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation habits, and ability to follow engineering instructions.
• Knowledge of actuator control tuning and closed-loop testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for chassis wiring and printed circuit assembly.
• CAD familiarity for modifying or inspecting parts.