# Engineering Technician, Actuators at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $113K to $260K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-23
- Apply by: 2026-12-07
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/2986efa0-6d1c-4a1f-a629-13ad86559e24?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-engineering-technician-actuators/

## 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

Tags: Research

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