What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Atoms?
Who We Are
Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.
Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.
Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.
This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.
We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.
If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.
About The Role
We are hiring for both mid level (1-2 years) and senior (5 years) technicians to help us scale our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for assembling both prototype and production hardware including custom computers, cable harnesses, and other mechanical assemblies. You will work with, help build, and maintain assembly documentation and work closely with the mechanical and electrical engineering teams. You may also work closely with our operations team to pack and ship kits to customer sites. This role is a little bit of everything as we grow and scale the business with lots of avenues for growth and development. This is a full time, in-person opportunity.
What You’ll Do
At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.
What Else You Need To Know
This role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base salary range for this role is $70,304- $150,000 per year.
Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees)
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?
Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.
Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.
Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.
This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.
We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.
If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.
About The Role
We are hiring for both mid level (1-2 years) and senior (5 years) technicians to help us scale our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for assembling both prototype and production hardware including custom computers, cable harnesses, and other mechanical assemblies. You will work with, help build, and maintain assembly documentation and work closely with the mechanical and electrical engineering teams. You may also work closely with our operations team to pack and ship kits to customer sites. This role is a little bit of everything as we grow and scale the business with lots of avenues for growth and development. This is a full time, in-person opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble custom computers for autonomous vehicles
- Build prototype cable harnesses
- Help run and maintain our 3D printers
- Opportunity to run a PCB assembly line (previous experience not required)
- QC new batches of electrical and mechanical parts
- Load software and firmware onto custom build devices
- Help maintain our shop space, where assembly of production parts happens, keeping the space clean and organized
- Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to assemble prototypes and final production parts
- Assemble and package kits for shipping to customer sites
- Monitor quality of finished product and alert engineering team to potential assembly or design issues
- Previous work experience in hardware assembly or fabrication (1-2 years mid level, 5 years senior)
- Experience working with fast paced engineering teams and unstructured environments
- Ability to handle many simultaneous projects and tasks
- Willingness and ability to learn new fabrication and assembly techniques
- Must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Good written and verbal communication and computer skills (google suite, excel)
- Experience with wire harness assembly is a plus
- Experience with Solidworks or other CAD software is a plus
- Command line or Linux experience a plus
- Action oriented
- Extremely organized
- Mechanically inclined
- Attention to detail
At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.
What Else You Need To Know
This role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base salary range for this role is $70,304- $150,000 per year.
Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?
Salary : $70,304 - $150,000