Prototype Technician

Prototype Technician

As a Prototype Technician at Carbon Robotics, you will support the Rapid Prototyping team by assembling and installing parts/systems, building wire harnesses, setting up and running test benches, organizing shop tools, shipping/receiving prototype parts and much more. You'll work hand in hand with design engineers during prototype builds as well as support engineering failure investigations, and in-house repairs. Your attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic will ensure that Carbon Robotics's Prototyping Team delivers world class Zero to One development speeds.

What you'll do:

• In coordination with engineers you will lead portions of the mechanical and electrical prototype assembly. This includes:
• Building kits, staging, storing, and moving materials in preparation for the build.
• Cutting, drilling, bolting/riveting, gluing, and assembling mechanical structures.
• Installing electrical and mechanical components on structures.
• Building wire harnesses ensuring correct pinout, routing, labeling, and assembly. Testing harness for continuity and installing.
• Follow build instructions, drawings, and safety processes closely and provide feedback where improvements can be made.
• Support new failure investigations, diagnosis of standard failures, and repair damaged components.
• Bring new manufacturing and test equipment online and maintain existing equipment.
• Set up and run test benches in coordination with test engineers.
• Help ensure safety and efficiency by organizing and maintaining tools, workstations, and shared shop spaces.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks and doing receiving inspections on incoming materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• 2-5 years hands-on experience building and fixing hardware in an auto shop, fabrication shop, agricultural, aerospace or maritime environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn new tools and prototyping techniques.
• Exhibits attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions, willingness to ask questions when expectations are unclear or problems arise.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical tools.
• Ability to read or learn to read basic wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
• Strong organizational habits and respect for safety, tool care, and workspace cleanliness.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and safely perform hands-on physical tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers and technicians.