Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

At Pickle Robot, we're on a mission to automate global supply chains with Physical AI. Our robots work alongside warehouse teams to unload trucks and containers — one of the toughest, most understaffed jobs in logistics — making the work safer, faster, and more efficient for the people doing it. Loading trucks comes next, followed by the Dill Autonomy Engine: generalized autonomy that will eventually orchestrate robots across entire logistics processes.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Technician with a strong electrical background to lead complex builds on our robotic systems, focusing on wiring, electrical cabinet assembly, and controls hardware integration. This is a senior technician role — you'll work with minimal oversight, serve as the primary point of contact for electrical build-floor troubleshooting, and train junior technicians on electrical systems and safety.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end builds of electrical subsystems — wiring harnesses, electrical cabinets, sensor and motor wiring, and controls hardware integration
• Serve as the primary troubleshooting resource for electrical build issues on the floor, diagnosing problems others escalate to you
• Perform continuity testing, wiring verification, and electrical safety checks per defined procedures
• Train and mentor junior technicians on electrical build steps, wire routing standards, and safety practices
• Regularly surface DFM/DFA issues to Engineering that you catch during electrical builds — connector fit, harness routing, labeling clarity — and propose workable fixes, not just flag problems
• Maintain accurate, complete electrical build and test records
• Also supports mechanical assembly builds when needed

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical assembly experience — wiring, harnessing, panel/cabinet builds, or similar electro-mechanical work
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and connector pinouts
• Experience with hand tools and test equipment specific to electrical work: crimpers, wire strippers, multimeters, continuity testers
• Strong troubleshooting instincts — able to diagnose the root cause of an electrical issue, not just identify that something's wrong
• Comfortable training and mentoring less experienced technicians
• Prior experience in robotics, automation, or industrial controls electrical assembly is a strong plus
• Familiarity with basic electrical safety standards (lockout/tagout, E-stop systems) preferred
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills; willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.

$60,000 - $74,000 a year

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation; paid federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary; company-covered travel expenses; and other perks to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.