# Engineering Technician - Company: [Mavenrobotics]() - Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California USA - Team: Engineering - Posted: September 9, 2026 ## Job description # **Role Description** We are looking to recruit an exceptional Engineering Technician to work on advanced electromechanical prototype systems. # **Key Responsibilities** * **Assembly:** Build, integrate, and modify complex electromechanical prototypes, assemblies, and test fixtures based on engineering schematics, blueprints, verbal directions and your own intuition. This will include prototypes and small volume production. * **Wiring:** Perform high-precision soldering, harness assembly, crimping, and custom wiring. * **Fabrication:** Milling, turning, drilling, cutting, 3D printing, drilling to modify prototype components quickly. * **Testing & Diagnostics:** Develop test setups and execute test plans. Perform advanced troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, or automated systems to pinpoint root causes of issues and failures. * **Data Collection & Analysis:** Record detailed technical data, analyze test results, and generate clear summary reports for engineering teams. * **Process Improvement:** Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and build/test work instructions. * **Equipment Maintenance:** Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, tools, and inventory to ensure safety and operational readiness. * **Mentorship:** Provide guidance, technical support, and training to junior technicians and operators. * **Lab management:** Adhere to and enhance robotics lab safety protocols (e.g., E-stops, laser safety), maintain equipment calibration, and manage component inventory. # **Qualifications & Requirements** *Must-have:* * **Technical Skills:** + Strong proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. + Hands-on mastery of diagnostic equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters) + Strong proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers height gauge etc.). + Practical CAD experience and fixture design for prototyping (NX/CATIA). + Solid understanding of machining and manufacturing methods. + Solid understanding of safety standards and standard lab protocols. + Solid understanding of BLDC/stepper motors, servo drives and sensor interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, Serial,Ethernet). + Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail. + Clear written and verbal communication, and a collaborative mindset. * **Experience:** 10+ years of hands-on experience as a technician in testing, manufacturing, prototyping, or R&D environments. * **Education:** Associate degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, etc.), vocational certification, or equivalent practical/military experience. *Nice-to-have:* * Experience with CNC machining processes * Experience with lab automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, basic scripting/Python). * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., IPC  standards, Machining/CNC, ISO quality standards). * Prior experience in a fast-paced R&D or rapid prototyping environment. ## Apply [Apply on Mavenrobotics]() Canonical job page: