Robot Prototype Technician
Physical Intelligence - San Francisco, California, United States
Posted Apr 7, 2026
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $55,206 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +5.5% - Faster than average
Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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- Weekend work
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- Growth-stage From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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About this role
Robot Prototype Technician San Francisco, California, United States Who We Are Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future. The Team Robot Prototype Engineering Technicians collaborate closely with robot design engineers to build, test, and refine early stage robots. In this role you will use skills with assembly, fabrication, electronics, and troubleshooting to build initial robot designs, identify design flaws for improvement in future design iterations, propose solutions for improvements regarding build, maintenance, and repair of robots. These technicians are part of the robot fleet team within the PI Hardware Organization. In This Role You Will: - Fabricate and Assembly Robot Prototype Systems and Components: Build mechanical/electrical prototypes using tools, 3D printing, soldering, and machining. Review and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams for prototype assembly. - Repair Robot Prototype Systems and Components: - Repair mechanical components such as actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and moving parts that could fail or break in initial prototype designs. - Repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, power supplies, sensors, and control systems that could fail or break in initial prototype designs. - Perform Basic Troubleshooting and Testing of Robot Prototype Systems and Components: Conduct basic functional tests and troubleshooting failures to engineering feedback to improve prototype designs. Perform tests on electrical systems using diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other specialized
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