Engineering Support Technician

Agility Robotics$74K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in an engineering development or testing environment with hands-on engagement.
  • Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly, prototyping, and basic troubleshooting of complex systems.
  • Direct experience with battery packs and high-voltage electrical systems, including safety protocols.
  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools and engineering lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
  • Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics and harness drawings, and follow unclear instructions.
  • Experience in light machining and fixture building for rapid prototyping.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair engineering robot fleet; prepare systems for testing.
  • Assist with test setup, data collection, and issue documentation during executions.
  • Support the integration and maintenance of hardware prototypes and subassemblies.
  • Fabricate test fixtures and wire harnesses for low and high voltage applications.
  • Maintain and organize the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) lab environment.
  • Assist in building custom reliability test rigs and maintain testing equipment.
  • Ensure a clean, organized lab space while adhering to safety protocols.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
  • Company stock options in addition to base salary.
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Eligible for benefits starting on the first day of employment.
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, with annual company holidays.
  • Catered lunches and healthy snack offerings at select locations.
  • Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Our Engineering Support Group is looking for a talented technician to join the team in supporting our Systems Engineering, Integration, and Testing (SEIT) initiatives. As a member of the Engineering Support Group, you are responsible for being highly adaptable and cross-functional to support engineering activities across test operations, system integration, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and hardware reliability.
About The Role

Engineering Support Technicians in this role will be part of the HW Engineering Department reporting to the Engineering Support Manager. You will provide hands-on technical support that enables SEIT engineering teams to execute integration, validation, reliability, and infrastructure activities efficiently. You will be tasked with the build, maintenance, modification, setup, and operational support across test assets, prototype robots, high-voltage battery systems, custom fixtures, and lab infrastructure.
About The Work
  • Test Operations & Fleet Support: Maintain, rework, upgrade, and repair the engineering robot fleet. Prepare robots and energy systems for system-level testing (charging, staging, high-voltage safety checks, configuring, and validating readiness). Track and organize test assets.
  • Test Execution & Data Collection: Assist engineers during system-level test execution, including setup/teardown, sensor installation, high-voltage instrumentation, and fixture reconfiguration. Log issues, document failures, and assist with triage during execution.
  • System Integration & Prototype Bring-Up: Support prototype robot bring-up, subassembly maintenance, hardware reworks, and rapid iterations across mechanical, low-voltage, and high-voltage electrical domains.
  • Fabrication & Harness Assembly: Fabricate and assemble test fixtures, build custom low-voltage and high-voltage wiring harnesses/cables, terminate connectors, and perform light part modifications to support rapid prototyping.
  • HiL Infrastructure & Asset Maintenance: Assemble racks, mount hardware, wire power supplies/PCs, and manage cables for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) setups. Flashing firmware, performing wiring modifications, replacing failed components, and sustaining HiL lab organization.
  • Hardware Test & Reliability Systems: Support the design, build, and maintenance of custom reliability test rigs, including battery test stations, impact/pendulum testers, wire fatigue testers, limb/torso test stations, and baby dynos.
  • Monitoring & Operational Support: Assist with the execution of long-duration hardware reliability and battery cycle testing, monitoring test assets, capturing data, adhering to battery safety protocols, and maintaining fixture health.
  • Lab Operations & Safety: Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and clean lab space-enforcing battery management and high-voltage lab safety procedures-while prioritizing and self-managing daily tasks.
About You
  • Proven experience in electro-mechanical assembly, prototyping, soldering, debugging, and basic troubleshooting of complex physical systems.
  • Direct hands-on experience working with battery packs, energy storage systems, or high-voltage (HV) electrical architectures, including familiarity with high-voltage safety protocols, safe handling practices, and specialized test equipment.
  • Experience with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and engineering lab equipment (Power Supplies, High-Voltage DMMs, Oscilloscopes, battery cyclers/chargers).
  • Ability to rework PCBAs, wire assemblies, build custom low-voltage/high-voltage harnesses, and perform connector terminations.
  • Ability to read and understand electro-mechanical schematics, harness drawings, and follow verbal instructions when working with limited documentation.
  • Hands-on fabrication experience, including light machining, fixture build, or general shop/construction practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot physical test setups, sensors, high-voltage power distribution, and instrumentation integration.
  • Strong communication skills with a track record of documenting failures, logging issues, and maintaining asset organization.
  • Ability to change gears between tasks rapidly without losing focus in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • High-voltage safety certification or formal training is a plus.
  • LINUX CLI skills and experience are highly desirable.
  • Experience with Atlassian Software Suite (Jira, Confluence) is a plus.
  • Experience debugging or maintaining dynamic robotic systems or HiL environments is a plus.
Education and Experience
  • Associate's Degree (AS) in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent work experience (3+ years) in an engineering development or testing environment.

This is an onsite position based out of our Fremont, Ca office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$74,000-$95,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Apply Now: https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us

About Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics is a robotics company that designs and builds bipedal robots for a variety of applications. The company's robots are designed to operate in human environments, and are capable of navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and other obstacles. Agility Robotics' robots are used in a variety of industries, including logistics, delivery, and inspection. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Albany, Oregon.
Learn more about Agility Robotics
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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