Assembly and Fulfillment Technician
- Location
- Watsonville, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Listed
- 18 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Electromechanical assembly
- Reading engineering drawings and schematics
- Precision assembly
- Hand tools
- Basic soldering
- Quality inspection
- Written documentation
Also useful
- Inventory or order-fulfillment systems
- Robotics or agtech hardware experience
- Low-volume/high-mix manufacturing
- 5S or lean manufacturing
- IPC-A-610 certification
About the role
Bonsai Robotics builds vision-based autonomous solutions for the agriculture sector, enabling vehicles to operate autonomously in challenging environments without GPS or cellular connections. We're looking for a hands-on Assembly and Fulfillment Technician to build, test, and ship our hardware - working closely with engineering and operations to turn drawings and specs into working systems, and get finished orders out the door on time.
What you'll do
- Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical subassemblies per engineering drawings and work instructions
- Install wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, actuators, and PCBs with precision and care
- Flash and verify the latest firmware on PCB assemblies, performing checks to confirm successful installation and version accuracy
- Install and validate software updates across all compute platforms, ensuring version accuracy
- Maintain up-to-date configuration files to ensure products reflect the latest releases
- Perform functional tests and first-article inspections on completed assemblies
- Perform quality checks at every stage of production, including final assembly and pre-shipping inspection
- Identify and escalate defects or build issues, and participate in root-cause investigations
- Support customer success by diagnosing and repairing sub-assemblies, robots, and other products as needed
- Pick, build, and verify customer orders against packing slips and order documentation
- Pack finished robots, subassemblies, and spare parts securely for safe transit
- Coordinate with the operations team to meet daily shipment cut-off times
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and flag stock discrepancies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production and fulfillment workspace (5S standards)
- Support engineers during prototype builds and field-readiness evaluations
- Document build steps, deviations, and quality observations in the production tracking system
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce build time and improve yield
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly, manufacturing, or a related
- hands-on technical role
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Comfort with hand tools, basic soldering, and precision assembly work
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Good written communication for documentation and quality logs
- Experience with inventory or order-fulfillment systems is a plus
Nice to have
- Experience in robotics, agtech, or low-volume/high-mix hardware manufacturing
- Familiarity with 5S or lean manufacturing practices
- IPC-A-610 or similar certification
Work-life Balance
The best employees are those who create balance in their lives, which is why we prioritize balance and well-being for everyone at Bonsai. We foster a supportive environment where teammates look out for each other.
Covered Lunch
On in-office days, we've got lunch covered. It's a small thing that makes a big difference, with more time to connect with teammates and less to worry about.
Wellness and Benefits (for full-time employees)
Your health matters. We offer comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), mental health support, and wellness programs designed to help you thrive both physically and mentally.
Collaborative Culture
- At Bonsai, you're not just part of a team, you're part of a community.
- We celebrate wins together, support each other through challenges, and genuinely enjoy the people we work with.
- From team events to cross-functional collaboration, we're building something together.
Mission-driven Work
Every day, you're contributing to advancements in robotics that matter. If you're excited about innovation and impact, you'll find it here.
Life at Bonsai Robotics
At Bonsai, we're building the future of robotics and we know that means investing in our people. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can do your best work, grow your skills, and feel genuinely part of something bigger.
Hybrid Flexibility (for selective roles)
We operate on a hybrid model because we believe the best collaboration happens both in person and from where you work best. You'll have the flexibility to split your time between our office and home, so you can stay connected to the team while maintaining the balance that works for you.
About Bonsai Robotics
Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment smarter, safer, and more productive. We are redefining outdoor autonomy with Bonsai Intelligence, a connected platform that's inspired by biology to see, think, and act with precision like a human. We bring together advanced perception, embodied AI, integrations with equipment manufacturers, and our compact, modular Amiga vehicles to deliver reliable automation to the world's most demanding field operations-reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Bonsai Robotics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.
From Bonsai Robotics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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