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Weave Robotics · 4 months ago

Robotics Lab Technician

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

Weave Robotics is creating personal robots designed for home use, and they are seeking a Robotics Lab Technician to support their operations. The role involves hands-on responsibilities including CNC machining, 3-D printing, robot assembly, and maintenance of equipment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

CNC machining – set up, run, and maintain 3-/5-axis mills and lathes; choose tooling, workholding and work setups

CNC maintenance- Perform regular CNC machine maintenance and inspection

3-D printing – operate FDM/SLA printers, post-process parts, and validate fit & finish

Robot build & rework – assemble electromechanical subsystems, integrate wiring, and bring full robots to life

Troubleshooting & repair – diagnose mechanical failures, swap components, and document fixes

Rapid iteration – work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers, giving real-time feedback on DFM and tolerances

Shop stewardship – keep our prototype lab organized, safe, and stocked with consumables

Qualification

CNC machining3-D printingCAM/CAD fluencyMechanical drawing readingHand tools proficiencyMaker mindsetSafety certificationsRobot building experiencePCB re-work

Required

Hands-on experience running CNC equipment or industrial 3-D printers (2+ years preferred)

CAM/CAD fluency (Fusion 360, SolidWorks)

Ability to read mechanical drawings, GD&T, and basic wiring diagrams

Pro at hand tools, fasteners, soldering, and safe shop practices

Maker mindset: you iterate quickly, keep clear notes, balance process with agility in a fast-moving environment, and own quality from first chip to final assembly

Eligible to work in the U.S. and available to work on-site in San Francisco

Preferred

Ability to manufacture high complexity parts and maintain tight tolerances for mating components

Experience in inspecting precision-machined parts using manual tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges) and automated systems, ensuring conformance to tight tolerances and GD&T requirements

Hands-on experience fabricating composite structures combining materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aluminum; including layup, bonding, mechanical fastening, and post-processing

Experience with building and working with/around robots

Basic PCB re-work, crimping, or harness fabrication

OSHA 10 or other safety certifications