Robotics Lab Technician

The role

The Robotics Lab Technician will assemble, wire, and test electromechanical robotic systems. This person will bridge the gap between hardware and software by installing software, reading logs, and troubleshooting integration issues.

What you will do

• Assemble electromechanical robotic systems and subsystems from drawings and schematics
• Kit parts against the BOM and set up assembly jigs and alignment rigs
• Build first articles from prototype kits and provide engineering with build feedback
• Fabricate, route, and terminate wiring harnesses
• Perform pre-power-on electrical verification and board-level integration
• Maintain build records, travelers, inspection checklists, and non-conformance reports
• Bring up newly built assemblies and run acceptance testing
• Use git and Linux command line to install and configure test software
• Read logs and source code to localize problems and provide triage reports
• Collaborate with engineering to isolate integration issues and drive corrective actions

Required qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience assembling and testing electromechanical systems
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and written work instructions
• Proficient with hand and torque tools, basic crimping and soldering
• Ability to perform functional and acceptance testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
• Experience performing quality inspections and maintaining detailed build records
• Comfortable at a Linux command line running scripts
• Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and lab safety protocols
• Clear communication, careful record-keeping, and safe work habits

Nice to have

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience assembling and testing robotic systems with high degrees of freedom
• Wiring harness fabrication experience
• Background in a robotics research lab, hardware startup, aerospace, or advanced electromechanical environment
• Mechatronics training/coursework or electromechanical troubleshooting experience
• Some scripting ability (Python or bash) for test and calibration
• Basic familiarity with git, Docker, or networking
• Experience with ERP systems, MES, PLM, or lab management tools

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.