Robotics Lab Technician
at Weave Robotics — Personal robots for the home--that ship in 2025
What the role involves
Our vision
<u>Weave</u> 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.
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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
About Weave Robotics
Making the world’s first personal robot that's built for the home. Our robot, Isaac, will autonomously tidy up endless messes, fold laundry, and care for your home while you’re away, and we’re shipping our first 30 in fall of 2025.
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