Full-Time

Electro/Mechanical Technician

Updated on 9/3/2026

Lab37 Robotics

Lab37 Robotics

Robotic food assembly automation for restaurants

Compensation Overview

$30 - $45/hr

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

On-site in Pittsburgh; five days a week in office.

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, manufacturing, robotics, automation, equipment assembly, field service, or a related technical environment.
  • Ability to follow work instructions, assembly procedures, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience with common hand tools, power tools, torque tools, crimping tools, meters, and basic shop or production equipment.
  • Comfortable performing mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, cable routing, basic troubleshooting, and system-level checks.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions, flag issues early, and collaborate with technicians, engineering, operations, and quality teams.
  • Reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and consistency.
  • Ability to safely lift, carry, and move parts, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble electro-mechanical systems, subassemblies, and components according to work instructions, drawings, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
  • Perform mechanical assembly, wiring, harness routing, fluid routing, sensor installation, actuator installation, and other hands-on build tasks.
  • Follow established quality checks and test procedures to verify that assemblies are complete, accurate, and functioning as intended.
  • Work closely with the Lead Factory Technician to clarify instructions, resolve build issues, and support production priorities.
  • Identify and communicate documentation gaps, recurring assembly issues, missing tools, part problems, and opportunities to improve build quality or efficiency.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while properly handling tools, equipment, parts, and in-progress assemblies.
  • Support troubleshooting, rework, service, and checkout activities as needed during system builds and production transitions.
  • Accurately document work completed, issues found, test results, and any deviations from standard procedures.

Lab37 Robotics builds robotic systems that automate food assembly on restaurant lines. Its flagship product, the Bowl Builder, handles live order assembly from bowl dispense to bag close, using thermally controlled dispensers and intelligent controls for custom orders and dietary needs. What sets Lab37 apart is pairing robotics engineering with culinary expertise, cutting labor costs and defects while holding consistency at peak volume. The goal is to make great food more accessible by helping restaurants scale without added staffing burdens.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Atoms raised $1.7 billion on July 22, 2026, adding serious capital runway.
  • Bowl Builder already deploys commercially, giving Lab37 operating data before transport expansion.
  • Uber backed Atoms in 2026, validating Kalanick’s industrial robotics thesis and distribution access.

What critics are saying

  • Lab37 remains tied to Atoms Transport, a still-undisclosed platform with unclear customers.
  • Nuro, Cartken, Serve Robotics, and Starship attack similar autonomy and delivery economics.
  • A founder-driven platform with eight stealth years can implode if one hardware stack fails.

What makes Lab37 Robotics unique

  • Lab37 Robotics sits inside Atoms, Kalanick’s 2018-2026 stealth automation platform.
  • Its Bowl Builder automates bowl assembly, bagging, labeling, and verification in one system.
  • Eric Meyhofer leads Lab37, bringing Carnegie Mellon robotics depth and Uber autonomy experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Bereavement leave

Paid Parental Leave