Physical Intelligence
Robotics Technician
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 30, 2025
- Experience
- 2+ years in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a background in robotics, automation, or a related industry.
- Education
- Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience; bachelor’s a plus.
About the job
Maintains, repairs, tests, and documents robotic platforms supporting AI research, and provides hardware feedback to improve their maintainability.
What you'll do
- Repair and inspect electrical and mechanical components on robotic units, including preventive maintenance, alignments, and calibrations.
- Use diagnostic tools and technical diagrams to troubleshoot and resolve issues; document repairs and maintenance activities.
- Recommend hardware improvements and ensure work meets safety standards and regulations.
What they ask for
- Proficiency troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and mechanical components.
- Experience with diagnostic tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PLCs.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings; proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and industrial-grade equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and communication and teamwork abilities.
Nice to have
- Relevant electrical or mechanical certifications (e.g., ASE, NATE, IPC or equivalent).
- Familiarity with robotics systems, automation technologies, and fleet management tools; experience in a fast-moving startup or research environment.
Tools
Linear, Notion, multimeters, oscilloscopes, PLCs
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