Foundry Robotics
Staff Assembly Technician
Emeryville, CA. Posted a month ago
The role
Assembly Technicians build, wire, assemble, test, and rework robots. Work includes prototype units, pilot production builds, and field rework.
What you will do
- Build and assemble electromechanical robot subassemblies and full systems
- Solder, terminate, crimp, and route wiring and cable assemblies
- Perform on-robot rework and debugging
- Read and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and BOMs
- Run functional checkout and bring-up on completed robots
- Keep accurate, traceable build records
- Keep the workspace safe, organized, ESD-compliant, and audit-ready
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly, robotics, aerospace, medical device, or comparable low-volume, high-mix build environments
- Active J-STD-001 certification
- Active IPC-A-610 certification
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, and BOMs
- Proficiency with hand and power tools (torque drivers, crimpers, strippers, heat guns)
- Proficiency with measurement tools (multimeter, calipers)
- Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch and through-hole rework
- Solid troubleshooting ability across electrical and mechanical failures
- Ability to work independently with minimal hand-holding
Nice to have
- Associate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
- Familiarity with IPC-7711 / 7722 rework and repair standards
- Experience with actuators, gearboxes, servo drives, sensors, or battery systems
- Experience working from an MES, ERP, or traveler-based build tracking system
- Basic CAD proficiency for viewing and marking up drawings
- Prior experience in a startup or rapid-iteration hardware environment
- Prior experience leading builds or a technician team
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Equity
About the company
Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability. They are building robots that build robots.