Engineering Technician
Covariant
Software Engineering
Emeryville, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2024
THE COMPANY
Our mission is to build the Covariant Brain, a universal AI to give robots the ability to see, reason and act on the world around them. Bringing AI from research in the lab to the infinite variability and constant change of our customer’s real-world operations requires new ideas, approaches and techniques.
Success in the real world requires a team that represents that world: diversity of backgrounds, points of view, and experiences. Our common denominator: ambitious expectations, love of learning, empathy for those around us, and a team-first mindset.
THE ROLE
You will be collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to build, maintain, and test robotic cells for new and exciting applications of our AI robotics technology.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Building and modifying robotic development cells
- Operating and supervising AI-powered robots
- Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on robot stations
- Collecting and analyzing data on system performance and component performance
- Building subassemblies for testing and validation
- Building Production systems in-house for FAT
YOU WILL
- Assemble, wire, and test electromechanical assemblies
- Assist with experimentation by running robot cells with different HW configurations or different SW
- Manually operate robots to calibrate vision systems and other robot cell parameters
- Conduct performance analysis of in-house cells in order to make iterations and preparations for deployments
- Work with SW Engineers and Research to find solutions and test new workstreams
- Perform various prototyping tasks in the machine shop
- Provide feedback to engineering to improve designs
- Maintain world-class lab and shop areas.
YOU HAVE
- 8+ years experience
- Proficiency with simple hand tools (Allen keys, screwdrivers) and power tools (hand drill, jig saw), electrical work & rapid prototyping
- Proficiency with electrical assembly, wiring, cable routing, and debugging industrial control panels
- Proficiency with manual machining
- Proficiency with reading CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and technical product manuals
- PLC experience, Beckoff preferred
- Familiarity with industrial automation components; robots, motors, pneumatics, sensors, etc.
- Ability to communicate and organize with people in a variety of roles
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to learn quickly on the job, not afraid to try new things and pick up new skills
NICE TO HAVES
- AS level degree or higher in Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent
- Programming experience in any language; python and ladder logic preferred
- Proficiency with CAD software such as Solidworks, onshape, AutoCAD, etc.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
LEARNING CONSTANTLY
STRIVING FOR EMPATHY
TAKING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER
BENEFITS (US)
Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Unlimited PTO and Flexible work hours
401(k) plan and company match
Lunch and dinner each day (for on-site employees)
Monthly Health & Wellness budget
Quarterly Learning budget
At covariant.ai we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Covariant.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.