Hardware Technician

We help manufacturers improve the quality of life for their workforce while increasing production capacity, and reducing scrap, repair, and rework costs. As a Hardware Technician, you will join our Hardware Team onsite in our Carson, CA office to help customers and employees with initial setup, training, and ongoing support for our products. You will own the collection of customer requirements & feedback, work with internal engineering teams to improve the product, and identify new opportunities within the customer account. You will be instrumental in supporting the customers we serve, empowering the incredible people who are the backbone of the economy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assemble hardware components and perform testing to ensure they meet design specifications.
• Execute testing and experiments and record results.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to help document assembly processes and test procedures.
• Conduct testing on PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) cabinets, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards.
• Configure PLC assemblies according to project requirements, optimizing functionality and performance.
• Perform upgrades on PLC systems, including electrical hardware enhancements to improve system efficiency and reliability, occasional field installations.
• Work closely with a team of cross-functional engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware components with overall system design.
• Provide technical support for hardware-related issues, offering solutions to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Provide training and technical support to personnel on the use and troubleshooting of hardware.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 3D printers used for prototyping and part production.

Export Control Requirements

In order to comply with the export regulations of the United States Government, it is required that the applicant must fall under one of the following categories: (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (i.e. current green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

• 1-3 years experience demonstrating hands-on Hardware/Software skills, experience with manufacturing automation or similar field.
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively.
• Ability to communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing. Documentation is key.
• Ability to solve technical problems effectively, efficiently, and independently.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time and work with customers at their sites.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
• Must secure work authorization in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization beginning at the time of hire through the entirety of employment., * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or a related discipline), or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiar with industrial facilities and equipment.
• Experience resolving software and hardware challenges in complex cyber-physical systems.
• Basic experience with ROS, Python, and/or C++ coding.
• Experience working in test environments.

Depending on the position and if listed, compensation may include the base salary range, bonus or commission, and equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, 401(k) plan + employer match, regular offsite events, a discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more! The range listed on job postings reflect the minimum and maximum new hire salary across levels in Los Angeles, CA. FULL_TIME Organization

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized Physical AI company headquartered in Los Angeles, building Factory SuperIntelligence (FSI) through systems that learn, adapt, and develop genuine process intelligence across every part they touch. Our robots take on the tedious, hazardous, and ergonomically demanding work that has kept manufacturing dependent on a shrinking skilled workforce, delivering superhuman performance. Robotics has a demo problem. GMR doesn’t. Our systems are in active production today, adapting autonomously to real geometries, real materials, and real process variation without reprogramming. We deliver our system through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that converts capital expenditure into an operating subscription, making Physical AI accessible to the manufacturers who need it most. We hire people who want to solve hard physical problems at an industrial scale.