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Watney Robotics Inc

Robotics Technician

Watney Robotics Inc, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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About Watney Watney develops autonomous robots to enable the growth of critical infrastructure. Having recently raised $21 million in seed funding from Conviction, Abstract and A*, we’re partnering with the world’s largest hyperscalers to accelerate datacenter buildout and breakfix.

Join now for a ground-floor seat with outsized ownership and visibility as we scale from prototype to production fleets. Ship real systems, shape the rollout playbook, and leave fingerprints on a category-defining robotics company.

Role Description As our Robot Technician, you’ll be hands‑on with cutting‑edge autonomous systems from prototype to production deployment. This isn’t traditional maintenance — you’re a technical owner who will:

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

Essential: What You Bring

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

Bonus Points

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

What Sets You Apart

You love taking things apart to understand how they work

Comfortable working on bleeding-edge technology with ambiguous requirements

Strong debugging instincts — you can isolate problems systematically

Excited by the challenge of making robots work reliably at scale

Pride in craftsmanship and building things that last

Why Watney Robotics?

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

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. At Watney Robotics, we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, and we make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential. If you’re passionate about robotics but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!

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Compensation Range: $80K – $105K

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