Droyd

Additive Manufacturing Technician

San Francisco, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$105kDetected 42 days ago

Inventory ManagementRoboticsOrganizational Skills

About the role

This is a hands-on role for someone who can wear many hats across 3D printing, laser cutting, and electromechanical assembly.
you'll help make good decisions about print orientations, cutting parameters, and part setup based on how parts will actually be used.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA.

As a Prototype Technician at Droyd, you will support the build of robot hardware across prototyping, fabrication, and assembly.
Working under the guidance of the Prototype Team Lead, you will execute the day-to-day 3D printing workflow, set up laser cutting operations, maintain lab organization, and ensure high-quality prototype components are delivered reliably.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We're an in-person company. We build faster that way.
Perform post-processing operations including support removal, washing, curing, sanding, deburring, and preparing fabricated parts for assembly.
Troubleshoot and maintain equipment, identifying process or print quality failures and performing routine calibration on lab machinery.
Collaborate closely with engineers and the prototype team to track incoming requests, identify fabrication bottlenecks, and flag design or print optimization issues early.
Maintain strong standards for safety, cleanliness, and lab care, following strict EHS protocols, including proper laser safety and ventilation standards, to keep the workspace organized.
Because our hardware team moves quickly, the machine shop and prototype lab are core to how we iterate and build.
We build faster that way.

Has strong hands-on experience with 3D printing workflows, understanding that good printing requires technical judgment, not just uploading a file and pressing start.

Experience setting up or operating CO2 or fiber laser cutting systems (on-the-job training will be provided for candidates who meet all other criteria).
Training or basic experience with machining processes (manual or CNC mills and lathes).
Familiarity with cable fabrication, harness assembly, or the ability to read basic wiring diagrams.
Experience in prototype-heavy environments such as robotics, aerospace, motorsports, or hardware startups.
If we do this right, robots stop being prototypes and start being infrastructure.

Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in production environments.
The prototype team at Droyd supports both R&D and production.
The work ranges from one-off parts and fixtures to repeatable components that keep engineering moving.
We're an in-person company.

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