Hardware Technician

Responsibilities

• We’re looking for a driven, multi-talented Hardware Technician to join our HW design and engineering team in Mountain View, CA
• This role is extremely hands-on, providing an opportunity to work on our robots holistically and learn about both mechanical and electrical aspects of hardware
• Organize and prioritize tasks from members of the ME, EE, and Production teams that will directly contribute to the evolution of our robots
• Operate and maintain 3D printers, laser cutters, and other rapid prototyping equipment
• Create and assemble fixtures for robot production and testing
• Run validation testing on new hardware components
• Perform root cause analysis to solve real problems faced by customers
• Take ownership over your work and design projects that optimize workflow for both you and your team
• Understand the “why” behind every hardware design choice and learn about each component of the robot
• Communicate and document test results and data in a clear and concise way

• Willingness to take initiative and recognize areas of potential improvement without being asked
• Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware issues on machines such as 3D printers (Bambu, Formlabs, and Prusa preferred)
• Commitment to taking every opportunity to learn and develop engineering skills through hands-on experience
• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Making experience (DIY projects, makerspace experience, etc.)
• Passion for doing work that has a real impact on our final product
• Comfort with ambiguity and a high-ownership mindset
• Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines for multiple different projects simultaneously
• You are genuinely motivated to help those around you
• You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones
• You are excited to do great work
• You love diagnosing complex technical issues