Generalist
Robotics Technician
San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo). Posted a month ago
The role
This is a hands-on role focused on building, operating, and maintaining robotic systems. You will assemble mechanical systems, perform electrical work, and troubleshoot hardware to ensure robots operate reliably.
What you will do
- Assembling, integrating, and maintaining robotic systems and hardware
- Performing mechanical and electrical work, including wiring, connectors, component installation, and hardware replacement
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical issues
- Testing, inspecting, and validating robotic systems
- Using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and specialized tools
- Reading and following technical documentation, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures
- Identifying hardware defects, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Supporting engineers with hardware modifications, prototype builds, testing, and integration work
- Performing routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on existing robotic systems
- Documenting work performed, tracking issues, and communicating findings to engineers and teammates
Required qualifications
- Hands-on experience working with mechanical systems, electronics, robotics, or other complex hardware
- Comfortable using tools to assemble, troubleshoot, modify, and repair physical systems
- Experience or familiarity with basic electrical work, including wiring, connectors, and electrical components
About the company
Generalist is on a mission to build general intelligence for the physical world. They build embodied foundation models with a focus on dexterity.