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ALTEN Technology

Robotics Lab Technician

$90K–$105K

San Francisco, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted May 14, 2026

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Irvine, California, United States
Experience
3-5+ years of hands-on experience; no alternatives stated.
Education
Preferred: Associate's degree or technical certification in a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.

About the job

Build, integrate, bring up, and test robotic electromechanical systems in an on-site prototype lab, troubleshooting issues across hardware and software.

What you'll do

  • Assemble robotic systems and fabricate wiring harnesses from drawings, schematics, and work instructions; perform electrical verification and maintain traceable build records.
  • Install and run test software, bring up assemblies, and conduct acceptance testing and performance characterization.
  • Troubleshoot integration issues with engineering teams and improve build procedures, documentation, and lab processes.

What they ask for

  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience assembling and testing electromechanical systems in a lab, prototype, or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions; proficiency with hand and torque tools, basic crimping, and soldering.
  • Ability to conduct functional and acceptance testing with standard test equipment and maintain quality inspection and build records.
  • Comfort with Linux command-line scripts; knowledge of ESD procedures and lab safety protocols.

Nice to have

  • Associate's degree or technical certification in a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Robotics system assembly/testing, harness fabrication, scripting, or experience in a robotics lab, hardware startup, aerospace, or advanced electromechanical environment.

Pay

$90,000-$105,000 USD base salary

Tools

git, Linux, Python, bash, Docker, ERP, MES, PLM

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)