Production Technician

Production TechnicianSwarmbotics is looking for a hands-on Production Technician to build, test, and deliver our autonomous ground robots from our Phoenix production floor. This role will perform end-to-end assembly of complex electromechanical products, working from drawings, work instructions, and BOMs to deliver quality hardware on a predictable cadence. You'll perform mechanical assembly, electrical integration, harness work, sub-assembly, final integration, and station-level functional checks across the production line. You'll also be responsible for maintaining unit traceability through serial numbers, torque records, and calibration records on every robot that ships. Additionally, this role will help stand up new fixtures, jigs, and station layouts as the line scales and as product revisions roll. This role will work closely with hardware, embedded, and systems engineering to surface defects early, redline work instructions when needed, and turn one-off builds into a stable production process.Required Qualifications5-7 years of hands-on assembly experience building complex electromechanical productsAbility to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and indented BOMsHands-on experience with calibrated torque tools and torque traceability practicesExperience working at an ESD-controlled bench with proper electronics handling disciplineExperience with harness work, including crimping, terminating, and continuity testingExperience with mechanical assembly techniques including press-fits, gasketing, threaded inserts, and fastener preloadExperience running power-on functional checks against a written test procedure on embedded systemsStrong commitment to documentation, work instruction redlines, and unit traceabilityA high school diploma or GEDComfort working in the high-paced, fluid environment of a tech startupExcitement about contributing to the defense of the United States and its alliesAbility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearanceAbility to relocate to Phoenix, AZPreferred QualificationsAssociate degree, technical certificate, or military technical training in a relevant fieldPrior experience as a build, line, or new-product-introduction technician at a hardware startupExperience with transducerized electric drivers and networked torque-data captureExperience flashing firmware and bringing up Linux-based embedded compute platformsFamiliarity with vehicle bus diagnostics and bench-level telemetryExperience using an ERP, MES, or PLM system for kit pulls, traveler sign-offs, and serialized unit trackingExperience with lean production practices and structured workplace organizationIPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or equivalent crimp and harness certificationForklift, pallet jack, or material-handling experienceActive U.S. security clearanceThe preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position. Swarmbotics is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.