Quality Engineering Technician (Robotics)

Location: San Carlos, California, United States; on-site. One day-shift position and one swing-shift position are available.

Salary: $35–$50 per hour, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global builds NEO, a humanoid home robot designed to move, learn, and perform tasks safely alongside people.

What you will do

• Own timely incoming inspection and material disposition activities to prevent production disruptions.
• Contain and escalate nonconforming materials, documenting issues and supporting resolution.
• Provide accurate inspection data and technical findings for engineering and supplier quality improvements.
• Support root cause investigations with clear problem statements, inspection results, and failure analysis data.
• Maintain inspection equipment, tooling, and calibration records for reliable quality assessments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on quality, manufacturing, or engineering technician experience.
• Experience performing inspections and investigating quality issues in a production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using inspection and test equipment such as calipers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power supplies.
• Clear technical communication, accurate documentation, and the ability to manage priorities independently.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, automation, consumer electronics, automotive, or other electromechanical products.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electromechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, MRB processes, and nonconformance tracking.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.