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Foundation · 8 hours ago

R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$85K/yr - $110K/yr
date3+ years exp

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics and electric mobility with the goal to save lives and augment human labor. They are seeking an R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician to assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs, while also supporting sensor integration and conducting troubleshooting during prototype builds.

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Responsibilities

Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs, including suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and enclosures
Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses (low-voltage and high-voltage) following schematics, drawings, and best practices
Perform mechanical fabrication tasks: drilling, cutting, tapping, mounting brackets, basic machining, and fitting custom hardware
Support sensor, compute, and actuator integration (cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, ECUs, motor controllers, power electronics)
Conduct vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype builds
Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using standard tools (multimeter, continuity tester, CAN tools)
Execute test procedures for functional checks, autonomous systems tests, and field shakedowns
Maintain detailed documentation of builds, changes, and inventory
Keep the shop and vehicle workspace organized, safe, and properly stocked
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to rapidly iterate on designs
Assist with on-site deployments, demos, and field support as needed

Qualification

Mechanical assembly skillsWiring harness assemblyElectrical systems knowledgeRobotics experienceStandard shop tools proficiencyCollaboration skillsDocumentation skills

Required

3-5 years of hands-on experience as a technician in robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, heavy equipment, motorsports, aerospace, or similar hardware fields
Strong mechanical assembly skills: torque procedures, bearings, fasteners, drivetrains, suspension, alignment
Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and basic schematics
Familiarity with basic electrical systems: 12–48V, DC power distribution, grounding, isolation, and safe HV handling
Proficiency using standard shop tools (hand tools, power tools, torque tools, drill press, etc.)

Benefits

Health
Vision
Dental
401k

Company

Foundation

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Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://foundation.bot/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-08-22Pre Seed
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