Hardware Technician at Matic Robots in Mountain View, CA

Summary: Matic Robots is on a mission to revolutionize home robotics with their innovative products. They are seeking a Hardware Technician to join their HW design and engineering team, where the role involves hands-on work with both mechanical and electrical aspects of hardware, including operating 3D printers and conducting validation testing. Responsibilities: - Organize and prioritize tasks from members of the ME, EE, and Production teams that will directly contribute to the evolution of our robots - Operate and maintain 3D printers, laser cutters, and other rapid prototyping equipment - Create and assemble fixtures for robot production and testing - Run validation testing on new hardware components - Perform root cause analysis to solve real problems faced by customers - Take ownership over your work and design projects that optimize workflow for both you and your team - Understand the “why” behind every hardware design choice and learn about each component of the robot - Communicate and document test results and data in a clear and concise way Required Qualifications: - Commitment to taking every opportunity to learn and develop engineering skills through hands-on experience - Making experience (DIY projects, makerspace experience, etc.) - Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines for multiple different projects simultaneously - Strong prioritization skills - Willingness to take initiative and recognize areas of potential improvement without being asked - Excellent communication skills - Comfort with ambiguity and a high-ownership mindset - Passion for doing work that has a real impact on our final product Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks preferred) - Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware issues on machines such as 3D printers (Bambu, Formlabs, and Prusa preferred) Required Skills: 3D printing, CAD (Solidworks), hardware troubleshooting Important Skills: root cause analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: prioritization skills