Electro-Mechanical Technician
Role Summary:
As acontractedLab Technician at UBTECH North America Research and Development Center (UBTECH NARDC), you will assist the engineering team to integrate, test and validate the prototypes for our next-generation service robotic products. This role reports to the head of theDepartment of Hardware and Design.
Job Type:Contract Position (Hourly Paid, up to 40 hours/week)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work as a hands-on technical member of the engineering team, assist the Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Industrial Designers to prototype, assemble, instrument and test various robotic systems in differentproduct development phases.
- Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment under tight schedules. Willing to learn and pick-up new skills. Must be dependable with a strong work ethic.
- Support the engineering efforts by performing technical functions, such as designing and prototyping wire harnesses and test fixtures, bringing up and testing circuit boards, troubleshooting embedded subsystems, and sustaining continued operation of robot prototypes.
- Support the engineering efforts by performing administrative functions, such as creating work instructions, securing quotations, ordering,and receiving materials, seeking technical support from vendors, and preparing job status reports, time sheets and expense sheets in a timely and thorough manner.
- Conduct EVT, DVT, PVT tests both onsite and offsite and assist in the troubleshooting and failure analysis efforts, write test reports and organize the test data.
- Maintain an organized and presentable engineering facility.
- Maintain a strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within UBTECH RDNA’s safety standards.
- Other duties such as product demonstrations, presentations, and participation to offsite events may be required from time to time.
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate degree or Bachelor’sdegree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines.
- At least 2 years of industry experience in integrating electronics with mechanical systems such as in automation, aerospace, medical device, and automotive industries.
- Experience in system integration and testing of mechatronic systems.
- Experience in supporting product development lifecycle and commercialization of electronic products.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong ability to multi-task with attention to details in practicing engineering tasks.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Willing to work at different working locations when necessary.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent hands-on skills with electronics prototyping and troubleshooting using lab tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generator, soldering station, etc.). Experience in embedded systems and integrating microcontrollers, system-on-chip and system-on-module devices into PCBAs.
- Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers and CNC mills.
- Experience in management of vendors of electronic and mechanical parts, PCBAs, and cable assemblies.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following software suites: SolidWorks, Altium Designer, OrCAD/Allegro, and similar design tools.
- Familiarity with sensing devices, ADC/DAC fundamentals, and digital signal processing is a plus.
- Familiarity with firmware development using C. Experience with Arduinos and any microcontroller platform is a plus.
- Passionate about exploring new technologiesand implementing innovative ideas and concepts.
About Us:
UBTECH is a global leading AI and humanoid robotics company and the world’s most valuable AI and Robotics Start-up. At UBTECH, we conduct fundamental research, applied research, and innovative engineering to create various robotic products, which have been significantly impacting the global market and changing the world. As the leader in the intelligent service robot industry, we are the only company, which successfully commercialized humanoid robotic products for consumers, in the world.
Our mission is to bring a robot into every home, and truly integrate intelligent robots into the daily lives of everyone creating a more intelligent way of life.
The UBTECH North America Research and Development Center is the key business unit and R&D center of defining and creating the next-generation robotic products. We push the boundary of R&D of service robot industry and create game-changing robotic products which fundamentally influence the human and robot society.
Location: Pasadena, Greater Los Angeles Area, CA.
