Robotics Lab Technician
Weave Robotics · weaverobotics.com
San Francisco
The job in short
Robotics lab technician work.
SolidWorks
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2025-08-21
- Location as listed
- San Francisco, California, US
- Role
- Lab / Clinical Research
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Our vision
Weave is making personal robots that are built for the home and already shipping.
Responsibilities
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CNC machining – set up, run, and maintain 3-/5-axis mills and lathes; choose tooling, workholding and work setups
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CNC maintenance- Perform regular CNC machine maintenance and inspection
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3-D printing – operate FDM/SLA printers, post-process parts, and validate fit & finish
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Robot build & rework – assemble electromechanical subsystems, integrate wiring, and bring full robots to life
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Troubleshooting & repair – diagnose mechanical failures, swap components, and document fixes
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Rapid iteration – work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers, giving real-time feedback on DFM and tolerances
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Shop stewardship – keep our prototype lab organized, safe, and stocked with consumables
Requirements
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Hands-on experience running CNC equipment or industrial 3-D printers (2+ years preferred)
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CAM/CAD fluency (Fusion 360, SolidWorks)
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Ability to read mechanical drawings, GD&T, and basic wiring diagrams
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Pro at hand tools, fasteners, soldering, and safe shop practices
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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
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Eligible to work in the U.S. and available to work on-site in San Francisco
Bonus skills
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Ability to manufacture high complexity parts and maintain tight tolerances for mating components
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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
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Hands-on experience fabricating composite structures combining materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aluminum; including layup, bonding, mechanical fastening, and post-processing.
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Experience with building and working with/around robots
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Basic PCB re-work, crimping, or harness fabrication
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OSHA 10 or other safety certifications
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