Foundry Robotics
Assembly Technician I
Emeryville, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- Assembly Technician I: 3–5 years; Sr. Assembly Technician: 5–9 years; Technician Lead: 10+ years.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Builds, wires, tests, debugs, and reworks electromechanical robots across prototype, validation, pilot-production, and field-repair work.
What you'll do
- Assemble robot subassemblies and systems, including soldering, wiring, crimping, and cable routing; verify wiring with continuity and fault-isolation tests.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, perform robot checkout and bring-up, and document build results and anomalies.
- Work from schematics, drawings, and BOMs while maintaining traceable records and a safe, organized, ESD-compliant workspace.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus hands-on experience in a relevant build environment at the level listed for the role.
- Active J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certifications.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, and BOMs.
- Proficiency with hand, power, and measurement tools; strong soldering, rework, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Nice to have
- Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience; IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and familiarity with IPC-7711 / 7722.
- Experience with actuators, gearboxes, servo drives, sensors, or battery systems; build-tracking systems or CAD; rapid-iteration hardware; or team leadership for Technician Lead.
Pay
$35 – $45 per hour (base salary)
Tools
J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711 / 7722, MES, ERP, CAD
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