Hardware Prototype Engineering Technician - DoorDash Air

The role

You will assemble, repair, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems including robotic vehicles and test platforms. You will own the end-to-end buildout of test fixtures and manage lab operations and inventory.

What you will do

• Assemble, repair, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems
• Own the end-to-end build and delivery of test fixtures and prototypes
• Develop and create wiring harnesses, assemble compute systems, and integrate electronics and sensors
• Perform root cause analysis, calibration, and diagnostics on vehicle and computer systems
• Maintain a structured inventory and lab environment
• Manage procurement of key components and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Collaborate closely with engineering to minimize downtime and optimize performance
• Document detailed assembly procedures
• Work at customer or field sites to support integration and testing

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, automotive, or robotics industries
• Ability to assemble prototypes, build wiring harnesses, and follow engineering instructions precisely
• Strong understanding of schematics, datasheets, and the ability to interpret them accurately
• Experience soldering, crimping, and working with cable management in lab or shop environments
• Proficiency with tools and equipment including 3D printers, diagnostic instruments, and common shop power tools and machinery
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage inventory systems
• Willingness to work on-site and in the field as needed
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Work in a hands-on lab/warehouse environment
• Valid U.S. drivers license

Nice to have

• Skills in manual machining, welding, composites, or other fabrication techniques
• Background in automotive repair or vehicle system maintenance
• Hobbies building robots, RC Cars Boats or Drones or playing with Arduinos/RPIs
• Knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks, Onshape etc)
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages
• Experience with Linux for robotic system testing and integration
• (THT) Through-hole and Surface Mount (SMD) (SMT) PCB soldering
• Experience working with AV hardware such as LiDARs, radars, and cameras
• Ability to design and prototype custom wiring harnesses and understand harness drawings

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

Before you apply

• Requires in-person 5 days a week
• Requires availability for on-site interviews
• No relocation assistance

About the company

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash working on building autonomous delivery robots and other automation solutions. DoorDash is a technology and logistics company.