Prototype Specialist, Robotics
$110,000–$125,000 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Assemble and troubleshoot Planted's fleet of production and R&D robots, managing component sourcing, purchasing, and inventory while implementing engineering change orders and technical design improvements. Operate robots at the local Bay Area R&D site and travel up to 10% to implement field maintenance and fixes. This hands-on role requires independent electrical and mechanical assembly from parts to a production machine, with documentation and procurement attention pivotal for scaling robot platforms. The position involves 80% active work in an industrial warehouse performing mechanical and electrical builds, supported by a team accelerating the transition to clean energy through optimized solar deployment.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years experience
- Electrical-Mechanical assembly (Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics)
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and succinctly to technical engineering and manufacturing
- Experience fabricating with hand tools, drill press, mill, lathe, welding etc
- Located in the SF Bay Area or able to relocate, and able to be in-person 5 days a week with flexible starting times for commute optimization
- A depth of experience in one or more of the following areas: robotics development, energy systems, infrastructure, and hands-on field operations
Desired Qualifications
- Associates degree or trade school preferred
- Forklift or heavy equipment certification a plus — training available
- Hands-on aptitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
- A track record of organization, attention to detail, and self management skills to enable autonomy and success
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
- Electrical panel building (Industrial PLC, Industrial Mobile Platforms, Aerospace)
- Strong computer skills, including CAD (SolidWorks, NX, OnShape), BOM generation, documentation, 3D Printing and task management software (Jira, Asana)
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