Robot Prototype Technician

The role

Robot Prototype Engineering Technicians collaborate with robot design engineers to build, test, and refine early stage robots. You will use assembly, fabrication, electronics, and troubleshooting skills to build initial designs and propose improvements.

What you will do

• Fabricate and assembly robot prototype systems and components using tools, 3D printing, soldering, and machining.
• Review and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Repair mechanical components such as actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and moving parts.
• Repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, power supplies, sensors, and control systems.
• Conduct basic functional tests and troubleshooting failures to provide engineering feedback.
• Perform tests on electrical systems using diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other specialized equipment.
• Work with engineering teams to iterate designs based on experimental results.
• Propose solutions to hardware design engineering team for ease of assembly, repair, and maintenance.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of prototyping technician experience
• Assembly and disassembly skills on electromechanical systems
• Proficiency with electrical systems/components (AC/DC motors, wiring, controllers)
• Proficiency with mechanical systems/components (motors, gears, Bearings)
• Soldering skills and harness/wiring skills
• Proficiency in using CAD software to view design files (e.g., Solidworks, Onshape)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
• Experience working with diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PLCs
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to have

• Proficiency with rapid prototyping tools and 3D printers
• Experience with robotic systems
• Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• A bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Relevant certifications in electrical or mechanical systems (e.g., ASE, NATE, etc.)

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.