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Engineering Technician, Actuators

OpenAI · San Francisco · On-site

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About OpenAI

Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.

About the role

We are seeking Engineering Technicians to support the assembly, testing, and prototyping of custom electromechanical actuators for advanced robotic systems. You will build and test hardware from engineering drawings and procedures through inspection, troubleshooting, and rework, partnering closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Building or testing actuators, motors, robotics hardware, servos, or other precision electromechanical systems
  • Motor manufacturing, especially stator assembly, winding, insulation, termination, bonding, impregnation, or inspection
  • Soldering, crimping, connector assembly, harness routing, adhesives, or fixture-assisted assembly
  • Mechanical or electrical test setup, instrument checks, measurement capture, and documenting unexpected results
  • Inspection, traceability, nonconformance handling, and structured rework
  • Hands-on rework, basic machining, or prototype part modification using shop tools
More about this role

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples’ lives.

We are seeking Engineering Technicians to support the assembly, testing, and prototyping of custom electromechanical actuators for advanced robotic systems. You will build and test hardware from engineering drawings and procedures through inspection, troubleshooting, and rework, partnering closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineers.

These roles focus on hands-on work with precision electromechanical hardware, including stator prototypes, motor and actuator assemblies, and mechanical and electrical testing. You will help turn engineering designs into validated hardware while improving build records, work instructions, and repeatable assembly and test practices for future robotic platforms.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person...

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