Watney
Robotics Technician
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years hands-on experience; relevant areas include robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar.
About the job
Builds, tests, troubleshoots, and improves autonomous robots from prototype through production deployment, including field support and reliability work.
What you'll do
- Build, test, optimize, configure, and calibrate robots and their sensors, actuators, and control systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues; develop diagnostic and predictive maintenance procedures.
- Support deployments and remote debugging, document assembly and maintenance, and provide feedback for hardware and robot behavior improvements.
What they ask for
- 2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar.
- Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills, plus electrical debugging ability, including reading schematics and using multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Experience with motors, sensors, and control systems.
- Basic Linux skills, including CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics; detail-oriented documentation and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience with EtherCAT lines, CAN bus, or industrial communication protocols; familiarity with autonomous systems and edge case handling.
- CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.), 3D printing, rapid prototyping, production scaling, manufacturing, or 24/7 reliability systems.
Tools
Linux, CLI, SSH, EtherCAT, CAN bus, SolidWorks, Fusion 360
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