Watney Robotics Inc · 2 months ago
Robotics Technician
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expWatney Robotics develops autonomous robots to support critical infrastructure growth. As a Robotics Technician, you will be responsible for building, testing, and optimizing robots, troubleshooting mechanical and software issues, and supporting field deployments.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Build, test, and optimize robots that run continuously
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues in autonomous systems
Develop diagnostic procedures and predictive maintenance protocols
Configure and calibrate sensors, actuators, and control systems
Support field deployments and remote debugging of systems worldwide
Create assembly documentation and maintenance procedures as we scale
Help iterate on hardware designs based on real-world performance data
Interface with our software and hardware teams to improve robot behavior and reliability
Qualification
Required
2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar
Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
Electrical debugging capabilities (reading schematics, using multimeters/oscilloscopes)
Experience with motors, sensors, and control systems
Detail-oriented approach to documentation and testing
Basic Linux skills - comfortable with CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics
Preferred
Experience with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial communication protocols
Familiarity with autonomous systems and edge case handling
CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
3D printing and rapid prototyping experience
Background in production scaling or manufacturing
Experience with 24/7 reliability systems
Benefits
Ground-floor opportunity: Join at the inflection point between R&D and massive scaling
Own your impact: Your improvements ship directly to production robots
Cutting-edge technology: Work with advanced autonomous systems solving novel problems
Career growth: Clear paths to lead technician, robotics engineer, or specialization roles
Learn from the best: Work directly with our founding team of robotics experts
Company
Watney Robotics Inc
Join us on our mission to deploy an abundant, intelligent workforce. Watney develops autonomous robots to enable the growth of critical infrastructure.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$21M2025-04-30Seed· $21M
Leadership Team
Sean Cheong
Founder
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