Test / Repair Technician

About the Team

Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. We design and manufacture our hardware in-house, which means iteration, fabrication, and execution all happen under one roof.

To improve quickly, we need a dedicated team keeping test systems running and executing repeatable evaluations on real hardware. Our test team supports demos, end effector evaluation, motor and firmware testing, and forward deployment preparation.

About the Role

As a Test / Repair Technician at Droyd, you will keep test robots running and support hands-on testing across the hardware stack. You will diagnose issues, swap parts, perform repairs, and help maintain systems used for demos and evaluation.

This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who likes fixing things quickly and keeping hardware operational.

This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA.

In This Role, You’ll

Maintenance & Repair

• Maintain demo and test robots in working condition

• Diagnose simple hardware issues and perform repairs or part swaps

• Help keep test hardware organized, available, and operational

Test Support

• Support test setup, execution, and teardown

• Assist with forward-deployed and demo-ready hardware preparation

Collaboration

• Work with engineers and the broader test team to keep evaluation moving

• Flag recurring failures and reliability issues early

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site in San Francisco, CA

• Full-time

This role involves standing for extended periods, working with hand and power tools, and close attention to detail.

We’re Looking For Candidates Who

• Are hands-on and mechanically inclined

• Can troubleshoot and fix hardware issues quickly

• Are organized and dependable

• Work well in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Are excited to work closely with real robotic systems

Nice to Have

• Experience as a repair tech, maintenance tech, assembly tech, or lab tech

• Experience with electromechanical systems

• Experience supporting demos, test hardware, or field systems

About Droyd

Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that operate in real production environments. We design the hardware, develop the control stack, and generate the data that enables generalist robotics.

If we do this right, robots stop being demos and start being infrastructure.

Join us and help build the systems that make it real.