Job Details

Company Description

Join our fast-moving, fast-growing robotics startup that's redefining what autonomous systems can do. We're a small team in San Francisco building robots that push the boundaries of reliability and scale.

If you want to work on cutting-edge robotics, own real technical challenges, and be part of something big from the ground floor – this is it.

Role Description

As our Robot Technician, you'll be hands-on with cutting-edge autonomous systems from prototype to production deployment. This isn't traditional maintenance – you're a technical owner who will:

• Build, test, and optimize robots that run continuously
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues in autonomous systems
• Develop diagnostic procedures and predictive maintenance protocols
• Configure and calibrate sensors, actuators, and control systems
• Support field deployments and remote debugging of systems worldwide
• Create assembly documentation and maintenance procedures as we scale
• Help iterate on hardware designs based on real-world performance data
• Interface with our software and hardware teams to improve robot behavior and reliability

What You Bring

Essential:

• 2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar
• Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
• Electrical debugging capabilities (reading schematics, using multimeters/oscilloscopes)
• Experience with motors, sensors, and control systems
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and testing
• Basic Linux skills - comfortable with CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics

Bonus Points:

• Experience with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial communication protocols
• Familiarity with autonomous systems and edge case handling
• CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping experience
• Background in production scaling or manufacturing
• Experience with 24/7 reliability systems

What Sets You Apart

• You love taking things apart to understand how they work
• Comfortable working on bleeding-edge technology with ambiguous requirements
• Strong debugging instincts – you can isolate problems systematically
• Excited by the challenge of making robots work reliably at scale
• Pride in craftsmanship and building things that last

Why Watney Robotics?

• Ground-floor opportunity: Join at the inflection point between R&D and massive scaling
• Own your impact: Your improvements ship directly to production robots
• Cutting-edge technology: Work with advanced autonomous systems solving novel problems
• Career growth: Clear paths to lead technician, robotics engineer, or specialization roles
• Learn from the best: Work directly with our founding team of robotics experts

We offer competitive compensation including equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to define how next-generation robots are built and maintained. You'll have direct influence on our technical direction and scaling strategy.

Not sure you meet every requirement? If you're passionate about building and fixing robots, we want to hear from you. We value hands-on skills and problem-solving ability over formal credentials. Exceptional candidates from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Apply now and help us scale to thousands of robots operating worldwide. - or share with someone you know would be a great fit!

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