Robotic Lab Technician

EPAM is looking for a hands-on Robotic Lab Technician to support cutting-edge robotics development for one of the world’s most innovative automotive technology programs. This role is ideal for mechanically minded builders, tinkerers, and robotics enthusiasts who want real-world experience working alongside engineers developing next-generation autonomous and AI-driven systems.

You’ll play a critical role in keeping advanced robotic platforms operational — assembling systems, supporting experiments, and helping enable safe, high-impact testing inside a fast-moving robotics lab environment.

If you enjoy building, troubleshooting, and working directly with hardware, this is an opportunity to contribute to technologies shaping the future of mobility!

This is a full-time, onsite position located in Mountain View, CA at our automotive client’s advanced robotics facility.

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Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and maintain robotic platforms and experimental test setups
• Support daily robotics lab operations to ensure systems are organized, functional, and test-ready
• Assist engineers with robot setup, calibration, and hands-on troubleshooting
• Prepare hardware and environments for robotics testing and teleoperation workflows
• Manage lab inventory including robotic components, tools, and equipment
• Perform basic electrical wiring, cable routing, and system power checks
• Collaborate closely with robotics engineers during testing and data collection activities
• Maintain operational logs and documentation for experiments and equipment usage
• Help uphold lab safety standards and contribute to a safe experimentation environment

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
• Experience working with electromechanical, robotic, or automated systems (academic or professional)
• Ability to read and interpret CAD models or layout drawings
• Comfortable performing hands-on mechanical assembly and repetitive lab tasks
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
• Familiarity with lab safety practices and equipment handling
• Organizational skills for managing hardware and inventory

Nice to have

• Exposure to robotics labs, manufacturing environments, or automation systems
• Experience with teleoperation or remotely controlled robotic systems
• Basic electrical or wiring experience
• Personal or academic robotics projects

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $85,000 - $150,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Applicants and Employees in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: The Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance (LAFCO) requires employers conducting criminal history checks for applicants or employees to state the job duties for which certain criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship. For this position, these job duties include: engaging with clients, employees, and other third-parties (including the general public); accessing company and client information, IT systems and infrastructure, assets, property, and products, including proprietary coding, programs, applications, and data; and appropriately handling such information, including company and client confidential and personal information. For this reason, certain criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a condition offer of employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LAFCO and the California Fair Chance Act.

EPAM welcomes all applicants and will consider qualified candidates with criminal history such as arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.