Engineering Technician

XDOF

Posted 22 days ago

Full Time

San Francisco, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The technician will be responsible for building, deploying, debugging, and maintaining data collection stations, which involves fabricating aluminum structures and operating/maintaining 3D printers. Key tasks include post-processing 3D prints, soldering PCBs and connectors, building wire harnesses, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues.

Looking for an Engineering Technician to build, deploy, debug, and maintain data collection stations. Key skills include experience with power tools, 3D printing (FDM), electrical harnessing, soldering, and crimping. Strong communication skills are also essential for collaborating with engineering teams.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Fabrication

Assembly

3D Printing

Post-processing

Soldering

Wire Harnessing

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Troubleshooting

Robotic Systems Repair

Power Tools Operation

FDM

Electrical Harnessing

Crimping

Communication

CAD

Onshape

Job Description

About xdof

At xdof, we're building core infrastructure for the next generation of general-purpose robots. As frontier labs accelerate their advances in robotics, we provide the data collection systems, operational capability, exabyte-scale data warehouse, and software toolchain that power these breakthroughs. Join us and help scale the foundation behind the foundation models.

About the Role

As we explore new data collection technologies, we need a technician with strong independence and a versatile background to build, deploy, debug, and maintain data collection stations.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and assemble aluminum extrusion work tables and fixtures

  • Operate and maintain 3D printers, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting

  • Perform post-processing of 3D printed parts (cleaning, support removal, finishing, and quality inspection)

  • Comfortability with soldering PCBs, data/power connectors, and splicing wires

  • Build and organize robust wire harnesses

  • Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and wiring diagrams

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes

  • Debug and repair robotic systems

Requirements

  • Experience with power tools like miter saw, band saw, and drill press

  • 3D Printing (FDM) setup, post processing, and device maintenance

  • Electrical harnessing

  • Soldering

  • Crimping (RJ45, Molex, JST, etc.)

  • Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • CAD (we use Onshape)

  • SLA/Other types of additive manufacturing

  • Experience using manual mill/lathe

  • Basic software knowledge

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment

  • Opportunity to shape the future of robotics and AI alongside an ambitious, values-driven team

If you’re excited to help build the infrastructure powering tomorrow’s intelligent machines, we’d love to hear from you!

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