Robotics and Automation Technician (Lab Technician)

Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI perception and simulation will redefine whats possible for industrial robotics in the near future with software and data at the core.

Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent accessible and usable for millions more businesses entrepreneurs and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers roboticists designers and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.

Role

As a Robotics & Automation Technician at Intrinsic your work will unlock and unblock the full potential of our existing robotics lab in Mountain View. Ideal candidates have a bias for action and arent afraid of solving unexpected needs of the team. You will navigate ambiguity and learn new skills as the complexity of our work increases over time.

In this dedicated hands-on role you will be working on our Factory of the Future project and should expect a wide range of responsibilities. You will heavily focus on the execution of mechanical and electrical assemblies field-based tasks building automation cells and assisting with the critical lab setup. Additionally you will be responsible for the smooth operation of our facility by handling daily lab maintenance inventory logistics and organizational work including shipping sourcing and purchasing efforts. By taking ownership of these crucial day-to-day operational tasks your work will be a force multiplier to the efforts of the team.

How your work moves the mission forward

• Work closely with mechanical engineers product managers software developers and researchers to build maintain and refine our electronic manufacturing automation systems from the ground up.
• Execute mechanical and electrical assemblies for rapid innovative R&D robotic automation workcells.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshoot existing automation cells to validate hardware integrity and resolve operational issues.
• Manage daily lab maintenance inventory logistics and hardware-related office tasks (shipping sourcing and purchasing) to establish a highly efficient working environment.
• Read and execute from hardware specifications and schematics to assemble and wire industrial control panels robotic peripherals and HMI/ PLC hardware.
• Source and integrate best-in-class technology products into automation workcells.
• Document and communicate your work clearly for internal stakeholders.

Skills you will need to be successful

• Associate degree or 3 years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with mechanical assembly electrical wiring and debugging of lab or manufacturing systems.
• Experience installing and operating common industrial robot arms (e.g. KUKA FANUC ABB UR).
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical and pneumatic schematics with the ability to assemble industrial control panels.
• Experience managing lab maintenance hardware inventory and logistics processes.
• Willingness to work in ambiguity select a direction and drive towards a solution.

Skills that will differentiate your candidacy

• Experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting (e.g. Beckhoff PILZ) and motion controllers.
• Professional experience with 3D printing prototyping and machining (e.g. Drilling Cutting Soldering).
• Professional experience with CAD software for reviewing mechanical designs layouts and electrical systems.
• Demonstrable experience implementing safety circuitry and knowledge of industrial safety standards (e.g. ANSI/RIA R15.06 ISO 10218).
• Experience modifying or designing basic electrical and pneumatic schematics for automation equipment.
• Valid OSHA forklift certification.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

At Intrinsic we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a persons merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race creed color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin disability age genetic information veteran status marital status pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsics policy to comply with all applicable national state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

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