Lead R&D Technician

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 8 technicians, including performance feedback and work prioritization
• Own build execution to ensure systems are complete, on schedule, and meet quality standards
• Upskill the team through hands-on coaching and onboarding
• Support mechanical and software engineering teams in assembly and testing of robotic systems
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, assembly instructions, and SOPs
• Maintain workshop organization and drive continuous-improvement initiatives like 5S
• Reinforce a strong culture of safety and enforce safety procedures

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical assembly
• Prior experience leading or mentoring technicians
• Ability to interpret schematics and CAD drawings
• Experience assembling complex electromechanical systems independently
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and safety intuition
• Availability to work 5 days/week on-site in San Leandro, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial robot arms and end effectors
• Experience with industrial automation systems

About the Company

Charge Robotics is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.