Robotics Lab Technician
Robotics Lab Technician at Weave Robotics — San Francisco, CA, US
- Company: Weave Robotics
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 80000–100000 / year
- Posted: 2026-07-17
About this role
Our vision
Weave is making personal robots that are built for the home and shipping soon. Our robot, Isaac , will autonomously fold laundry, tidy up messes, and care for your home while you're away.
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
Requirements
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
Bonus skills
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