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Mechanical Build & Integration Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Waabi founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team were unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology thats powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI automotive logistics and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto San Francisco Dallas and Pittsburgh Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit:
About the role:
As a Mechanical Build & Integration Technician at Waabi you will assemble integrate and support the build of sensor compute and actuation hardware onto autonomous truck platforms. This role is hands-on and requires strong attention to detail comfort working across mechanical electrical and fluid systems and the ability to follow documented work instructions accurately and consistently. You will work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to build vehicles improve integration processes identify quality issues and help ensure that hardware is installed safely correctly and repeatably. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work takes pride in high-quality builds and wants to grow within a fast-moving autonomous vehicle hardware program.
You will...
- Assemble and integrate mechanical systems subassemblies and hardware components onto vehicle platforms according to work instructions drawings checklists and standard operating procedures
- Perform mechanical assembly sensor and actuator installation bracket and mount fabrication support fluid routing and other hands-on build tasks
- Support wiring harness routing and connector installation where mechanical and electrical integration intersect
- Follow established quality checks and test procedures to verify that assemblies are complete accurate and functioning as intended
- Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering to clarify instructions resolve build issues and support program priorities
- Identify and communicate documentation gaps recurring build issues part problems and opportunities to improve integration quality or efficiency
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area while properly handling tools equipment parts and in-progress vehicle builds
- Support troubleshooting rework and checkout activities during vehicle builds and integration cycles
- Accurately document work completed issues found test results and any deviations from standard procedures using PLM/document control tools
Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly vehicle integration robotics automation equipment assembly field service or a related technical environment
- Ability to follow work instructions assembly procedures mechanical drawings wiring diagrams and technical documentation with strong attention to detail
- Experience with common hand tools power tools torque tools crimping tools meters and basic shop or production equipment
- Comfortable performing mechanical assembly cable/harness routing basic electrical troubleshooting and system-level checks
- Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions flag issues early and collaborate with technicians engineering and quality teams
- Reliable organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for safety quality and consistency
- Ability to safely lift carry and move parts tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
Bonus Qualifications:
- Autonomous Vehicle and/or automotive industry experience is a plus
- Experience with sensor and compute hardware integration on vehicle platforms
- Familiarity with PLM tools and document revision control
- Basic fabrication skills (drilling tapping bracket modification)
Perks/Benefits:
Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Paid parental medical and family care leave.
- Generous PTO Policy.
- Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
- Health savings account contribution options.
- Daily drinks snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site off-site & virtually.
- Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
- As we grow this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive inclusive and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities across race color ethnicity national origin or ancestry age citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression military or veteran status marital status pregnancy or parental status caregiver status disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Perks/Benefits: Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes: Competitive compensation and equity awards. Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Paid parental, medical and family care leave. Generous PTO Policy. Retirement savings ... View more
