Electrical Technician @ Pickle Robot

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Pickle Robot is looking for a hands-on Robotics Technician to join our prototyping team and support the development of our next-generation robotic systems. This role is the electrical counterpart to our mechanical prototyping technician and will play a key role in wiring, system integration, cable harnessing, PCB rework, and component selection for both prototype and early production builds.

You’ll work directly with engineering and manufacturing teams to build, troubleshoot, and refine the electrical systems of robotic platforms—from connector selection to full system wiring—ensuring functional, scalable, and serviceable builds. This position is highly hands-on and suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment.

Responsibilities:

Build, route, and install complex cable harnesses, connectors, and wiring assemblies for robotic systems
Perform PCB soldering/rework, crimping, and terminations (through-hole and surface mount)
Support prototype robot builds, test setups, electrical configuration updates, and system integration
Recommend and source electrical components and connectors for proto and production builds
Collaborate with engineers to power up, debug, and validate electrical sub-systems
Maintain and document electrical build processes, test logs, schematics, and change records for repeatability and traceability.
Participate in design reviews, failure analysis, and risk assessments from a hands-on perspective
Provide real-time feedback to improve cable routing, board layout, or electrical subsystem design
Occasionally travel to assist with robot deployments, retrofits, or troubleshooting in the field
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering to track and manage long-lead electrical parts and BOMs
Contribute weekly updates on electrical build status, resource needs, risks, and upcoming work

Skills & Experience:

5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, prototype wiring, or robotic system integration
Strong knowledge of electrical connectors, cable harness design, and low-voltage wiring best practices
Proficient with hand tools for wire crimping, stripping, soldering, and routing
Experienced in PCB soldering/rework (IPC-A-610/620 certification is a plus)
Comfortable reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and following build documentation
Familiar with basic electrical safety and ESD protocols
Able to work independently and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic hardware environment
Experience working with or building test setups for robotics, mechatronics, or automation systems.
Bonus: Experience with 3D CAD (e.g., Onshape/SolidWorks) for component layout or harness planning
Able to perform hands-on tasks involving repetitive motion, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
Comfortable with a role that involves standing and moving throughout a warehouse environment for most of the workday
Willing and able to work on-site role at our Charlestown, MA facility five days per week

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

About Pickle Robot

Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.

Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

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