Physicalintelligence
Robotics Technician
San Francisco. Posted 15 months ago
The role
The Robotics Technician maintains robotic platforms that power AI research. You will work with fleet operations and engineering teams to repair electrical and mechanical systems.
What you will do
- Repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, power supplies, sensors, and control systems
- Conduct regular electrical inspections and preventive maintenance on robotic units
- Repair mechanical components such as actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and moving parts
- Perform inspections, alignments, and calibrations
- Perform tests using diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized equipment
- Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to locate and resolve issues
- Maintain documentation of repairs, part replacements, and maintenance activities using Linear and Notion
- Propose solutions to the hardware engineering team for ease of repair and improved maintainability
- Ensure work complies with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices
- Identify potential hazards and initiate corrective actions
Required qualifications
- Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 2+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a background in robotics, automation, or a related industry
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems (AC/DC motors, wiring, controllers) and mechanical components (motors, gears, bearings)
- Experience with diagnostic tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PLCs
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and industrial-grade equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant certifications in electrical or mechanical systems (e.g., ASE, NATE, IPC or equivalent)
- Familiarity with robotics systems, automation technologies, and fleet management tools
- Experience working in a fast-moving startup or research environment
Before you apply
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
About the company
Physical Intelligence is developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power robots and physically-actuated devices. The company is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world.