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Robotics Technician

Join Skild AI as a Robotics Technician to enhance and maintain robotic systems in a pioneering AI-driven environment.

Location
San Mateo
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time

Posted by employer 4 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

Requirements

Experience
5+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Robotics Technician at Skild AI plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the performance of the company's robotic systems through diagnostics, repairs, and design improvements. Key skills include expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software troubleshooting, along with proficiency in CAD design and automation scripting. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with a strong background in robotics and a collaborative mindset, as it involves working closely with engineers and operations managers. Skild AI's innovative environment encourages exploration and problem-solving, making it a fitting place for those eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Robotics Technician role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, Electromechanical, Linux, Python, Robotics, perception technologies.
What seniority level is this role?
Skild AI targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Robotics Technician role at Skild AI.

From the original posting

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Robotics Software Technician to help sustain and improve Skild’s internal robot operations.

In this role, you will take ownership of complex diagnostics, repairs, and design improvements to keep our robotic systems running smoothly. You will work closely with AI and robotics engineers, as well as operations managers, to ensure technical issues are quickly identified, root-caused, and resolved—driving reliability and scalability across our fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, software, and perception system issues across a large fleet of robots.
  • Collaborate with engineers to identify recurring issues, recommend design improvements, and enhance serviceability.
  • Communicate technical findings clearly and contribute to documentation, repair manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Perform CAD design, prototype fabrication, and robotic hardware assembly.
  • Improve embedded control systems and implement electromechanical and perception systems.
  • Conduct root cause analysis, debugging, and testing for sensors, edge compute devices, and control systems.
  • Build dashboards (Looker, Tableau) and develop automation scripts in Python and Linux.
  • Maintain detailed records of repairs, maintenance activities, and recurring technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of full time work experience in relevant industry
  • Strong experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
  • Proficiency in CAD design and prototype fabrication.
  • Familiarity with embedded control systems, perception technologies, and electromechanical components.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience supporting large fleets of robots or complex automated systems.

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