Robotics Technician
About The Position
Menlo Research is an Applied R&D lab building Asimov, an open-source humanoid robot platform, and the full software stack that powers it. Our mission is to make humanoid labor economically viable, turning software into physical labor at scale. We build across the full stack: hardware architecture, locomotion, autonomy, simulation, and infrastructure. We move fast, ship to real robots, and open-source everything we can. If you want your work to matter beyond a paper or a demo, this is the place. We are looking for a Robotics Technician to help bring Asimov to life in the flesh. This role is for someone who likes getting their hands dirty: assembling electronics, welding brackets, crimping harnesses, and debugging CAN networks. You will work directly on cutting-edge robotic hardware, catching design flaws before they become field failures and turning drawings into a real, working humanoid.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication and electronic circuitry
- Confident reading wiring schematics and interpreting layout drawings
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and basic CAD views
- Skilled in harness prep, termination, and routing (crimping, heat-shrink, connectors)
- Comfortable with iterative rework and iteration-based problem solving
- Passionate about clean documentation and reproducible processes
- Prior experience in automotive, industrial equipment, or robotics fields
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CAN bus communication and protocol analysis
- Experience with chassis integration or vehicle-scale systems
- Knowledge of torque specs, tolerance stacking, and structural integrity checks
- Exposure to startup-paced product cycles
Responsibilities
- Perform precise mechanical and electrical integration: harness routing, PCB soldering, cable crimping, and component installation
- Identify mechanical and design flaws during assembly to improve reliability and scalability
- Build and test custom mounts, fixtures, and test rigs under tight timelines
- Support construction of the final robot platform as components arrive over the coming months
- Troubleshoot systems using automotive-style diagnostic methods
- Document every step clearly, including photo evidence tied to tickets or Linear workflows
- Maintain workshop cleanliness, organize build zones, and keep operations safe and compliant
- Work autonomously with minimal oversight, but hold a high bar for quality
Benefits
- Genuine ownership of the build
- Freedom to solve problems your own way
- See hardware come to life in real-world deployments
- Thrive in fast-paced, open, collaborative environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
