Drimva

OpenAI

Engineering Technician, Actuators

$113K–$260K

San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026

About the job

Builds, tests, troubleshoots, and prototypes custom electromechanical actuators and related robotic hardware, documenting processes and validated results.

What you'll do

  • Assemble actuator components or support stator prototyping from drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
  • Set up and perform mechanical and electrical tests; record measurements and troubleshoot unexpected results with engineers.
  • Maintain build, inspection, traceability, and rework records while improving instructions and assembly practices.

What they ask for

  • Hands-on experience building or testing mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical hardware in a lab, prototype shop, or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work from drawings, bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and procedures.
  • Careful use of hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment, with attention to workmanship, units, and acceptance limits.
  • Methodical troubleshooting and documentation, with judgment to pause and seek engineering support.

Nice to have

  • Experience with actuators, motors, robotics hardware, servos, or precision electromechanical systems.
  • Relevant specialty experience such as stator assembly, winding, electrical testing, inspection, rework, or improving build processes.

Pay

$113K – $260K USD base salary

AI focus

Supports development of robotic hardware for a robotics effort focused on general-purpose robotics and AGI-level intelligence; the role itself involves actuator assembly, testing, and prototyping rather than AI model work.

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First seen Oct 24, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)