Senior Engineering Technician

At Volley, we are committed to building the world’s best parking systems in space-constrained locations. We are making parking easier and safer, while reducing environmental impacts. We work as a team to bring new and better technologies to the world, and we know that doing so requires a truly world class team.

Our pay packages are highly competitive, mirroring the value each person brings to our team and our efforts. We also offer equity compensation, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and a generous collection of health & wellness insurance plans.

Our team thrives in a workspace where every idea is valued and collaboration is the cornerstone, driving innovation in robotics within a culture that embodies diversity and inclusion.

Everyone can embrace the freedom of unlimited PTO, and we all recharge with 13 paid holidays when nobody is in the office at all—including a full week+ winter shutdown.

Fuel your creativity and collaboration with daily free lunches from an array of local independent restaurants. Shared lunches allow us to connect with teammates and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals together.

That’s right, bring-your-dog-to-work day is any day you want it to be, creating a joyful and inspiring atmosphere. Our cute gang of well-behaved dogs can’t wait to meet yours.

Our team is growing! See below for all our currently open roles.

Full time

On-site

Engineering Hardware

$32.00 – $42.00 per hour

We are looking for an experienced technician to help bring our robots to life. You’ll wrench on large AGVs that lift and carry entire cars, wire up robotic actuators, sensors, data infrastructure and computer systems. Depending on the project, some of the work will be prototyping and R&D, and some will be figuring out initial New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and procedures.

You will also get to build and operate various test fixtures and document that testing. And all along the way, you will lead and/or assist with some challenging troubleshooting. Your mechanical and electrical skills will be challenged regularly. If you can do the following, you will level up before you know it:

Assemble everything from simple wire harnesses and subassemblies up to complete robots

Work closely with engineering to bring up and troubleshoot prototypes and finished products

Run diagnostics and other tests, log results as required

Help write procedures and train others

Collaborate with engineering to assemble and operate test fixtures

incoming inspection of components and quality testing on completed products

Bring a positive attitude to work onsite at our South San Francisco office five days a week

At least 8 years demonstrated experience building electromechanical products (either within product development or manufacturing organizations)

Proven history of working cross-functionally to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical problems

Ability to read basic electrical schematics

Ability to write (and follow!) detailed work instructions

Experience with using basic lab and assembly equipment such as digital multimeters, micrometers, power supplies, soldering iron, power tools, etc.

Excellent skill with hand tools - think auto shop but for robots

Reliable, hard-working, and ability to work independently

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail.

Must be able to lift 50lbs with or without assistance, as needed, up/down two flights of stairs

Must have a valid driver's license and own transportation

Education Level: Associate's Degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive or equivalent work experience

Dangerous hobbies a plus

Applicant must provide proof of his or her eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

Volley Automation is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric),…