Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. Building robots quickly and reliably requires strong execution on the shop floor.
Our hardware team depends on assembly to translate engineering work into functioning systems. The assembly team is central to prototype throughput, hardware quality, and day-to-day execution.
As the Assembly Tech Lead at Droyd, you’ll lead day-to-day assembly execution for robotic hardware builds. You’ll help answer questions, unblock technicians, maintain build quality, and make sure the team is moving efficiently to ensure on-time and consistent delivery.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants ownership, moves quickly, and takes pride in getting hardware built right.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We’re an in-person company. We build faster that way.
Lead day-to-day assembly work for robot builds and subassemblies.
Coordinate closely with engineers and shop staff on changing designs, R&D priorities, and optimization processes.
Manage production documentation, including product routings, drawing packets, and the interpretation of technical specifications for assembly technicians.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize assembly processes.
Support and unblock assembly technicians during builds, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting operator issues.
Independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and dismantle a broad range of manufacturing and bench-top R&D equipment.
Execute failure analysis and root cause analysis experiments for production units, initiating technical investigations when process or component deviations occur.
Provide technical on-the-job training and facilitate standard operating procedure (SOP) training for the team.
Step into hands-on build work whenever needed to maintain assembly quality, consistency, and pace.
Has 3+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical assembly, including 1+ years in a leadership or tech lead role.
Possesses strong hands-on assembly experience with complex mechanical, electrical, or robotic systems.
Can lead by doing, demonstrate strong prioritization skills, and help others work effectively.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, acting as a clear technical bridge between technicians and engineers.
Is highly organized and detail-oriented with an independent judgment and a strong bias-to-action.
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership hardware environment where objectives must be met with minimal supervision.
A 2-year Engineering or Technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on aerospace/robotics experience.
Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, Formula SAE, or fast-paced hardware startups.
Experience with manufacturing process development, line layout, or rewriting complex build documentation.
Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems to automate manual work for enterprises. We design the hardware, write the control stack, and deploy robots that operate in real environments.
If we do this right, robots stop being prototypes and start being infrastructure.
Join us and help build hardware that ships.
Compensation Range: $85K - $115K
