Manufacturing Service Technician

Manufacturing Service Technician

Burn Bot, Inc.
310 Shaw Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Pay: $40 - $50 an hour
Job Type: Full-time

Burn Bot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We’re firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke‑free process. We need technology to amplify our work forces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.

Burn Bot is seeking a Manufacturing Service Technician to join our rapidly growing Manufacturing org. This role will play an integral role in building out a Manufacturing & Service department for Burnbot and enhance our mission. This role is an exempt role with an hourly range of $40 - $50. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.

• Help with the development of manufacturing documentation and processes for Burn Bot’s RX system and future technologies
• Provide Design For Assembly input to the R&D Team
• Conduct builds and service on Burn Bot’s RX units
• Travel with the Operations Team on certain jobs to perform in‑field diagnosis and service when needed
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and software diagnosis on units returning for service
• Help manage the manufacturing and service inventory
• Perform outgoing quality checks after builds and service to enable clean handoffs to the Operations Team
• Practice 5S principles to enable an efficient, clean, and safe manufacturing space
• Comply with all state and federal regulations, safety or otherwise
• Maintain and promote a safe, productive and positive working environment
• Have a strong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidance
• Adapt to a fast changing environment and work priorities
• Have a desire to learn, ask questions and take on new responsibilities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical & electrical assembly and/or repair. Experience with automotive or heavy equipment assembly is a plus.
• Proficiency in metal fabrication: machining, welding, etc.
• Ability to perform basic electrical and software diagnosis and tasks. Soldering and running wire will be common tasks.
• Experience in assembling fluid/air plumbing and systems
• A desire to learn and take on new challenges and responsibilities
• Experience with 5S/Lean practices
• Valid driver's license
• Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 50 lbs with regularity
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp and climb various surfaces and heights for 8+ hours per day
• Be able to commute to assigned job sites
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Passion for Burn Bot’s mission

• Have hands on experience with heavy machinery
• Have been involved in building out production lines for motor vehicles (EVs, cars, tractors, etc.)
• Have a high level of soldering skills
• Have experience with helping build out documentation
• Have experience in or knowledge of Forestry, Fire, or Fuels Mitigation industries
• etc.

Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to  or visiting our job postings on Indeed.

Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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