Robotics Lab Technician

Weave Robotics • San Francisco, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Weave is making personal robots for the home and is already shipping them. The Robotics Lab Technician supports robot development and production through CNC machining, 3-D printing, robot assembly and rework, troubleshooting, and prototype-lab stewardship. The role works closely with engineers to provide real-time feedback on design for manufacturability (DFM) and tolerances, while maintaining quality throughout fabrication and assembly. This position is on-site in San Francisco.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience operating CNC equipment or industrial 3-D printers; 2+ years preferred.
• Fluency with CAM/CAD tools such as Fusion 360 or SolidWorks.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, GD&T, and basic wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with hand tools, fasteners, soldering, and safe shop practices.
• A maker mindset, including iterating quickly, keeping clear notes, balancing process with agility in a fast-moving environment, and owning quality from initial machining through final assembly.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Available to work on-site in San Francisco.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manufacture high-complexity parts and maintain tight tolerances for mating components.
• Experience inspecting precision-machined parts using manual tools such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and height gauges, as well as automated systems, to ensure conformance with tight tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Hands-on experience fabricating composite structures using materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aluminum, including layup, bonding, mechanical fastening, and post-processing.
• Experience building and working with or around robots.
• Basic PCB rework, crimping, or harness fabrication experience.
• OSHA 10 or other safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain 3- and 5-axis mills and lathes; select tooling, workholding, and work setups.
• Perform regular CNC machine maintenance and inspections.
• Operate FDM and SLA 3-D printers, post-process parts, and validate fit and finish.
• Assemble electromechanical subsystems, integrate wiring, and build complete robots.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, replace components, and document repairs.
• Work alongside engineers and provide real-time feedback on DFM and tolerances.
• Keep the prototype lab organized, safe, and stocked with consumables.

What This Job Offers

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