Join Skild AI as an R&D Assembly Technician to build and calibrate early prototype units in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 13 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build, assemble, and calibrate prototype and early-production units
- Surface assembly issues and provide feedback for design revisions
- Develop and refine assembly work instructions
- Troubleshoot build issues alongside the engineering team
- Optionally grow into BOM and build-system work
Must have
- Hands-on assembly experience with complex electromechanical hardware
Nice to have
- Comfort with ambiguity and incomplete documentation
- Strong generalist skill set across torque/fastening, wiring and harnessing, soldering, reading CAD and GD&T, and basic electrical troubleshooting
- Genuine curiosity about how things go together
Requirements
- Education
- No formal education required
Not disclosed in this posting: seniority, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The R&D Assembly Technician at Skild AI is responsible for the hands-on assembly and calibration of prototype robotic systems, collaborating closely with engineers to address assembly challenges and refine designs. Key skills include experience with complex electromechanical hardware, proficiency in wiring and soldering, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced R&D environment. This role is well-suited for individuals with a generalist skill set and a strong curiosity about mechanical systems, regardless of formal education. The team values diverse backgrounds and encourages contributions from both new graduates and seasoned professionals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Skild AI's careers page October 17, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,800).
- Starts above 5% of 37 comparable other roles in United States that list Robotics we track (median $145,000 across 12 companies).
- Robotics appears in 0.9% of 11466 comparable other roles in United States; electromechanical hardware appears in 0.1% of 11466 comparable other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skild AI lists $70,000–$150,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Robotics, electromechanical hardware.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this R&D Assembly Technician role at Skild AI.
From the original posting
Company Overview
Position Overview
We are looking for an R&D Assembly Technician to join our hardware team and play a hands-on role in building and bringing up early prototype units. You'll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to assemble, wire, and calibrate new systems and feed your firsthand build experience back into the designs.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, and calibrate prototype and early-production units — including mechanical assembly, wiring and harnessing, fastening, and subsystem integration
- Surface assembly issues, fit problems, and DFA/DFM feedback that informs the next design revision
- Develop and refine assembly work instructions (SWIs) as processes are established for the first time
- Troubleshoot build issues alongside the engineering team and contribute to real-time problem solving
- Optionally grow into BOM and build-system work (OpenBOM, version control) based on interest
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on assembly experience with complex electromechanical hardware — robotics, EVs, aerospace, medical devices, or similar; no degree required
- Comfort with ambiguity and incomplete documentation in a fast-moving R&D environment
- Strong generalist skill set across torque/fastening, wiring and harnessing, soldering, reading CAD and GD&T, and basic electrical troubleshooting
- Genuine curiosity about how things go together and the communication skills to give engineers actionable feedback
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