Robotics Technician

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

About Job

We're seeking a hands-on Robotics Technician who thrives in a research environment and enjoys solving practical engineering challenges. You'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of robotic hardware — from sourcing components and assembling custom systems to maintaining operational readiness and continuous improvement of our data collection infrastructure.

Job Descriptions

• Source, evaluate, and procure robotic components including arms, grippers, sensors, cameras, and supporting hardware from multiple vendors

• Build and integrate mechanical, electrical, and 3D-printed components into functional robotic systems

• Establish preventive maintenance schedules and perform routine calibration, testing, and quality checks

• Diagnose and resolve hardware failures quickly to maximize system uptime

• Create and maintain documentation including equipment specs, maintenance logs, and troubleshooting guides

• Work closely with robotics engineers to prototype new hardware configurations and test design iterations

• Set up and configure workstations for data collection operations

• Train data collectors on proper equipment handling and basic troubleshooting

• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors on warranties and repairs

• Champion safety best practices and maintain an organized, efficient workshop

Job Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Robotics Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years working with electromechanical systems, industrial robots, or automated equipment

• Proficiency in reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications

• Hands-on experience with 3D printing (FDM/SLA) including post-processing and material selection

• Working knowledge of sensors (force/torque, IMUs, encoders) and actuators (servos, stepper motors)

• Comfortable using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic instruments

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently on troubleshooting

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to documentation

Preferred

• Experience with collaborative robotic arms (Universal Robots, Franka Emika, Dobot, etc.)

• Familiarity with gripper technologies (parallel jaw, suction, soft robotics, custom end effectors)

• Basic understanding of ROS or robotic control systems

• Experience with motion capture systems or computer vision hardware setup

• Background in procurement, vendor relationships, or supply chain coordination

• Knowledge of machine shop tools and light fabrication

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.