Test Engineering Technician

About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI company inventing and scaling autonomous logistics with intelligent robots to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We’re developing generalized robot intelligence and building general-purpose mobile manipulator robots, the first in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We've recently closed a $106M Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation and we're continuing to grow our all-star team.

Our mission is to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial.

Our long-term vision is to invent the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – using next-gen intelligent robotics to deliver faster, more efficient, and more sustainable commerce.

We were founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We’re backed by the World’s most prestigious investors and Nimble’s Board of Directors includes AI and robotics legends like like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford’s AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)! 

Join us to leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and logistics!

Link: Introducing Nimble – Intelligent Fulfillment Robots at Scale

Why Join Nimble?

At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.

Nimble's Core Values:

Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge the status quo. Make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.

Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.

Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.

Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Test Engineering Technician to join the System Integration and Testing team. In this hands-on role, you will be a key contributor in the testing and validation of our cutting-edge robotics hardware and software systems.

You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the capability, reliability and quality of our products by executing detailed test plans, documenting results, and identifying issues. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our San Francisco warehouse and office.

• Execute hands-on hardware and software tests for our robotics and automation systems
• Conduct testing based on engineering test plans, including functional, performance, and durability tests
• Accurately record and document test results, observations, and issues, data logging with Google Sheets and other digital tools
• Collaborate with engineers to debug and troubleshoot problems identified during testing
• Assist in setting up, maintaining, and calibrating test fixtures and equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical test plan documents to ensure proper test execution
• Use and modify Python scripts to automate test procedures and analyze data
• Provide clear and concise written and verbal communication to the engineering team on test status and findings
• Maintain a safe and organized lab and testing environment

• Proven experience in a hands-on technical role, with a strong background in testing hardware and/or software systems
• Hands-on experience debugging and fixing electrical systems and circuits
• Experience working with multimeters, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, etc
• Familiarity with Python scripting for data collection and test automation
• Strong understanding of data logging and analysis, with proficiency in using tools like Google Sheets or similar platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable using the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and technical specifications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A "can-do" attitude and a passion for hands-on problem-solving
• Willing and able to work on-site 5 days a week in our San Francisco locations
• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience is preferred

Culture:

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Press:

Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx 

Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Nimble's Benefits

Paid Time Off

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots. 

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring. 

401k

Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Equity

Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program

Salary : $38 - $40