Test Technician (Robotics)

Location: San Carlos, California, United States; on-site

Salary: $30.00–$48.00 per hour, plus equity

Company

hirify.global builds humanoid robots designed to operate safely alongside people in real-world environments.

What you will do

• Execute thermal, mechanical, and electrical validation and reliability tests from setup through completion.
• Set up and maintain test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, cabling, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
• Integrate devices under test, monitor test execution, perform teardowns and inspections, and collect traceable data.
• Prepare clear test summaries and technical documentation for engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot test setups and hardware issues, identify failures, and escalate findings.
• Maintain organized, functional, and ready-to-use test cells, equipment, fixtures, and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a test lab, engineering laboratory, manufacturing test, or similar technical environment.
• Experience setting up and executing tests on complex hardware or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, power supplies, data acquisition systems, or thermal and mechanical test equipment.
• Ability to interpret test plans or engineering requirements, configure test setups, and document results.
• Experience using Excel to organize test data and communicate results.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and adaptability.

Nice to have

• Experience with design validation, reliability, or manufacturing validation testing.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, statistical analysis, or test automation.
• Experience with robotics, automation, automotive, consumer hardware, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with thermal, vibration, durability, mechanical actuation, or electrical testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a fast-moving engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match, plus FSA and HSA options.
• Commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• On-site snacks and catered lunches.