Build Technician - Assembly Technician - on-site

Glacier•San Francisco, CA

8d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Glacier is a Series A startup based in San Francisco focused on solving the problem of trash by improving recycling processes. They build custom sorting robots and AI-powered business analytics for recyclers. Their technology has received recognition from TIME, TechCrunch, Fortune, and CBS. Glacier is seeking a self-motivated Build Technician to join their production team to help scale deployments to new customer sites nationwide. This role reports directly to the Production Manager.

Requirements

Proficiency with tools and equipment common in hardware manufacturing, including hand tools, power tools (electric/air), measurement tools, and electrical tools (multimeter).
2+ years of professional experience assembling robotic systems or similar complex machinery.
Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 50 lbs around install/build sites, with reasonable accommodations.
Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical documents such as assembly SOPs and test processes.
Ability to work from the San Francisco office (SOMA neighborhood) on most days.
Ability to travel and work on-site occasionally (typically up to a few days at a time), including some nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical circuits, mechanical components, and sensors commonly used in robotics or automation systems.

Responsibilities

Build and test in-house robots and scanners according to engineering instructions to support scaling deployments to customer sites.
Organize and maintain build facilities, tools, and related supplies.
Provide feedback to engineers on build design and instructions.
Assist the operations team with customer installations and associated packing, which may include travel and working occasional overnight or weekend shifts.
Perform incoming inspection of custom parts based on part drawings.
Collaborate with R&D and field service engineers to refine technical documents like assembly standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test protocols.