Electromechanical Technician

Familiar Machines & Magic • Woburn, MA

23h • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Familiar Machines & Magic is seeking a Robotics Technician to work hands-on with its prototype robots and supporting lab. The role involves building, maintaining, and troubleshooting prototype robots and keeping the fleet healthy so engineers and researchers can do their work. It is a hands-on lab role located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and on the job.

The company describes itself as building a Physical AI platform for human connection, beginning with Familiars, physically embodied AI systems designed to form long-term, emotionally intelligent relationships with people. Its mission is to create artificial life to build a more caring world. The team includes industry leaders from iRobot, Outrider, and Amazon, and has collectively deployed over 50 million consumer robots worldwide and led advances in navigation, machine learning, and human-robot interaction. Familiar Machines & Magic is building a mission-driven team anchored in its Culture Principles and Ways of Working.

Requirements

• Experience in robotics, electromechanical technology, or a related field.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Careful, methodical troubleshooting habits and pride in a well-run lab.
• Ability to diagnose failures and treat problems as solvable.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and researchers.
• Driven by the opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, design, and emotional connection.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test prototype robots and their components.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical issues and repair units to keep the fleet running.
• Maintain lab equipment, test fixtures, and workspaces.
• Follow and help improve lab safety.
• Keep clear build and service records so the team knows the state of every unit.
• Support engineers during bring-up, testing, and experiments.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed