← Back to all roles in the United States

San Francisco, United States

Assembly Technician

Pantograph · San Francisco · United States

Contract
Full time
Occupation
Mechanic / Technician

Posted: 7/14/2026 · Last checked: 11/10/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Pantograph's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Pantograph is training general models that start by watching internet-scale video and end up on robots. We think the path to capable robots runs through general intelligence rather than narrow, robot-specific skills. We're scaling simple methods across video games, real-world video, and our own fleet of affordable, durable robots.

We're looking for assembly technicians to help build that fleet in our San Francisco lab. This is a hands-on role where you'll assemble mechanical and electromechanical components for our custom-designed robot systems. You'll work closely with our engineering team as we improve how our robots are built, making the assembly process faster, more reliable, and easier to scale.

This starts as a part-time role. We're open to candidates interested in working anywhere from 10 to 30 hours per week, and we're very flexible about scheduling.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components by following detailed assembly instructions

  • Perform soldering, wiring, and other light electrical assembly

  • Use hand tools and light power tools to build high-quality assemblies

  • Inspect parts and finished robots for quality, identifying and flagging issues

  • Help maintain organized workspaces, tools, and inventory

  • Suggest improvements to assembly processes and documentation as you build

You might be a good fit if you:

  • Have experience building or repairing things by hand — electronics, bicycles, cars, furniture, robots, musical instruments, or similar

  • Are comfortable working with small, precision components

  • Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

  • Are able to follow technical drawings and assembly instructions

  • Have basic soldering skills (or are willing to learn quickly)

  • Are reliable, organized, and take pride in doing careful, high-quality work

We care much more about care, curiosity, and craftsmanship than any specific background. If you enjoy building things, take pride in doing careful work, and are excited about robotics, we'd love to hear from you, even if you've never worked as an assembly technician before.

From Gavroche data

Figures computed from live adverts on Gavroche; the job text above is the employer's.

Similar roles in San Francisco

200 open roles like this one; at most three per employer shown.

What mechanic / technician adverts in the United States state

Middle half: 43,205 – 68,323 USD a year; median 56,550 USD.

From 1396 adverts by 350 employers that state a salary, annualised.

How mechanic / technician roles in the United States are worked

1% fully remote · 0% hybrid · 99% do not say

Of 2627 adverts. An advert that does not state a work mode is counted as not saying, not as on-site.

New openings in San Francisco, by week

  1. 8/17/2026 238
  2. 8/24/2026 272
  3. 8/31/2026 346
  4. 9/7/2026 302
  5. 9/14/2026 373
  6. 9/21/2026 438
  7. 9/28/2026 527
  8. 10/5/2026 495
  9. 10/12/2026 595
  10. 10/19/2026 454
  11. 10/26/2026 485
  12. 11/2/2026 479
  13. 11/9/2026 107

5,111 openings over 12 weeks, by the week they were published.

Other roles at Pantograph

6 open.