Compute Technician

Atoms • San Francisco, CA

11h • $32 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Compute Technician, you will build the custom compute units that power autonomous vehicles. Working at a production bench from documented work instructions, you will assemble electronic and mechanical components into finished compute boxes, load software onto them, and verify quality before they move to vehicle installation. This is precision bench work with daily build targets in a scaling production environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background in box build, PC assembly, avionics, or electromechanical assembly
• Experience in an ESD-controlled or electronics manufacturing environment, electronics assembly, hardware assembly, or precision production work
• Comfortable with hand tools, torque drivers, and small fasteners
• Ability to read and follow assembly documentation, diagrams, and checklists
• Familiarity with flashing or imaging devices, or basic command-line comfort
• Experience with quality inspection and traceability documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive precision tasks with consistent quality
• Ability to stand and work at a bench for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 40 pounds
• Ability to handle small components and perform fine motor tasks throughout the workday

Responsibilities

• Assemble compute units at a production station per work instructions: install circuit boards, compute modules, storage, and internal electronic components into enclosures
• Perform careful cable dressing, connector seating, and torqued fastener installation to specification
• Follow ESD-safe handling procedures for all boards and electronic components
• Perform in-process and final quality checks; record serial numbers and results for traceability
• Pull parts from kitted bins and carts, verify kit completeness, and flag missing, wrong, or damaged parts before starting a build
• Meet daily build targets while maintaining quality standards
• Follow standard operating procedures and flag gaps, errors, or improvement ideas from the bench
• Keep the workstation clean, organized, and stocked

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED