Robotics Lab Hardware Technician

About Mercier Consultancy Group

Mercier Consultancy Group is a premier international recruitment firm dedicated to connecting elite technical talent with world-class organizations. As a leader in global staffing solutions, we pride ourselves on facilitating career-defining opportunities for professionals seeking to make a tangible impact in high-growth industries.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Robotics Lab Hardware Technician to join our team in Santa Clara, representing one of the most exciting Robotics Lab Hardware Technician positions in United States. In this hands-on, on-site role, you will be the cornerstone of our physical data collection operations, ensuring our robotic fleets are maintained, calibrated, and performing at their peak potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and configure complex data collection stations including robot arms, multi-camera rigs, and teleoperation hardware.
• Maintain fleet reliability through rigorous daily checks, preventative maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical faults.
• Integrate and calibrate end-effectors, tactile sensors, and high-performance cameras to ensure high-quality data streams.
• Execute firmware updates and calibration routines, proactively addressing hardware drift to support seamless operations.
• Perform expert-level bench work, including soldering, crimping, custom harness building, and PCB rework.
• Manage the lab's physical environment, including inventory control, kitting, organization, and vendor relationship management.
• Provide real-time triage and technical support to teleoperator teams during live data collection sessions.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including maintenance logs and standard operating procedures to optimize future workflows.

Requirements

• Native or fluent English language skills (spoken and written).
• AS in a technical field, a relevant trade or technical certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Comfortable in Linux at the command line — SSH into a workstation, run a calibration script, read a log, and tell us what it said.
• Experience with motors, encoders, and sensor integration, and an understanding of what a bad ground or a marginal cable does to a data stream.
• Methodical and self-documenting.
• An undocumented fix is a future outage.
• Ability to work on-site in Santa Clara, United States, without the need for a relocation package.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation for this Robotics Lab Hardware Technician position in United States.
• An opportunity to work at the cutting edge of robotics technology.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and professional laboratory environment.

Life in United States

Living and working in the United States offers a unique professional landscape, especially within the innovation-dense region of Santa Clara. This area is known for its incredible technological advancement, diverse culture, and year-round pleasant climate, making it one of the premier locations for English-speaking jobs in the tech sector. The United States provides a vibrant backdrop for those seeking to push the boundaries of robotics in a world-class environment.

Beyond the professional sphere, the United States offers an exceptional quality of life with world-renowned cuisine, endless outdoor activities, and proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Pursuing this Robotics Lab Hardware Technician position in United States allows you to immerse yourself in a culture that rewards ambition and technical expertise, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience during your time in the United States.

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented technician ready to secure your place in a top-tier lab environment, we invite you to apply now. Join our mission to support the next generation of robotics—submit your application through our portal today. We look forward to reviewing your credentials.

Sincerely,
The Recruitment Team at Mercier Consultancy Group