Robotics Technician

Job Description Seniority: 2 - 10 years of experience in electromechanical technician roles troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Work Experience Troubleshooting electromechanical systems (robotics, automotive, AV, drones, industrial automation, or data centers) Experience at robotics companies (1X, Figure, Skydio, Zipline), AV companies (Waymo, Cruise), Tesla, or defense manufacturers Maintained equipment in 24/7 production or deployment environments Education No degree required; trade school or community college is typical. Hard Skills Electrical debugging : multimeters, schematics, DC circuit troubleshooting Basic Linux/CLI proficiency (SSH, logs, running commands) Experience with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial protocols Soft Skills Systematic debugger who isolates problems independently, not just follows procedures. Miscellaneous Must work on-site in San Francisco full-time Willingness to travel to data center deployments is a plus Traits to avoid Wants to use technician role as stepping stone to engineering – Watney views these as separate career paths Only follows written procedures; lacks live troubleshooting instinct Left previous role due to performance issues (especially ex‑Tesla) Company Overview Watney builds general robots for major infrastructure projects and is deployed in data centers with leading hyperscalers as customers. The company has recently secured additional significant funding beyond the $20 million previously raised. Role Details Position: Robotics Technician, focused on maintaining robots in a development lab setting. Full‑time role with the possibility of contract positions; includes salary, benefits, and equity incentives. Candidate Requirements Must have electromechanical experience, ideally with 2+ years as a technician. Experience with troubleshooting electromechanical systems and familiarity with Linux command line is essential. Compensation and Logistics Salary range is $80k to $130k, adjusted for hours worked. Role is onsite, with potential travel to data centers as a plus but not required. Ideal Candidate Profile Technicians with backgrounds in automotive, warehouses, data centers, or similar are ideal. Looking for individuals who value a technician career path rather than transitioning to engineering roles. Timeline and Urgency Aggressive hiring plan to double headcount from six to twelve technicians soon. Immediate need for more hands‑on‑deck to fulfill customer orders. Interview Process Starts with a 15‑minute screening, followed by a 30‑minute technical interview, and concludes with an onsite session in San Francisco. Team Structure and Culture Technicians and engineers work closely, sharing responsibility for robot reliability. Company culture emphasizes collaboration and values technician contributions equally with engineering roles. Selling Points Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge robotics projects with real‑world deployments and customer impact. Collaborative and purpose‑driven work environment with clear career progression for technicians. Requirements 2+ years of experience in software, SaaS, or IoT system implementation. Strong understanding of project coordination, resource scheduling, and implementation processes. Familiarity with IoT devices, APIs, and network connectivity preferred. Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple active implementations in a fast‑paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr