MTS: Mechatronics Technician

At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.

We’re seeking an execution-driven Robotics Technician - Mechatronics to support the hands-on build, integration, and testing of our humanoid robot’s electrical and mechanical systems. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, wire, troubleshoot, rework, and document prototype and production hardware across subsystems including actuators, sensors, power systems, cable routing, structural assemblies, and test infrastructure. This role is ideal for a technician with 5+ years of experience supporting complex electromechanical systems, with strong hands-on skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to development from prototype through production.

Core Responsibilities:

• Build, assemble, wire, and rework robotic and electromechanical subsystems
• Support integration, bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Execute test plans, collect data, document results, and help maintain test setups, fixtures, and lab hardware.
• Fabricate and route cable harnesses, install components, perform fit checks, and support mechanical adjustments and rework.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and keep development moving quickly.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a robotics or mechatronics technician role supporting electromechanical systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, soldering, cable/harness fabrication, and bench troubleshooting.
• Comfortable using common lab and shop tools, test equipment, and basic mechanical fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, CAD drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting robotic systems, preferably humanoid and/or manipulation robots.
• Experience with prototype builds and transition to manufacturing.

Walden Robotics offers a competitive total compensation program, including salary, annual cash bonus, company equity, company-subsidized insurance programs, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, daily lunch, and other benefits. The pay ranges noted on our posts are for salary only.

Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hello@waldenrobotics.com.

Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Walden Robotics.

The pay range for this role is:

109,689.75 - 146,265.00 USD per year (BOS)