Mechanical Technician
- Pay
- $110,000 – $120,000 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- actuators and sensors
- control systems
Also useful
- 3D printing
- PLCs and microcontrollers
- GD&T
- C++
- Python
About the role
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week
Location: San Francisco, CA
We are seeking an innovative Mechanical Technician with strong mechatronics background to join our Robotic R&D Team. The ideal candidate will bridge mechanical design with electronic systems integration while driving project development from concept to completion. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while developing innovative solutions in a dynamic R&D environment.
Responsibilities
- Take on mechanical design and development of component parts of robotic assemblies
- Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software for manufacturing and assembly
- Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and integration of mechanical systems
- Collaborate with electrical and software engineers on integrated solutions
- Develop solutions from initial conceptual direction with minimal guidance
- Support research staff by implementing hardware changes
Required Skills
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years' experience in mechanical design with focus on mechatronics
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software with SolidWorks
- Experience with actuators, sensors, and control systems
- Ability to work in a rapid R&D environment
- Ability to take abstract ideas and convert them into practical engineering solutions
- Able to work with high autonomy
Bonus Skills
- Experience with 3d printing prototyping
- Experience with Machine shop and safety practices
- Knowledge of industrial automation and robotics
- Familiarity with PLCs and microcontrollers
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Experience understanding and making electrical diagrams
- A understanding of some common coding languages like C++ and python
- Soldering skills
- Experience in wire / cable manufacturing.
Salary Range
- $110,000-$120,000
- The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
From ALTEN Technology's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Mechanical Technician posting at ALTEN Technology states compensation of $110,000 – $120,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on ALTEN Technology's official career site.
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