Walden Robotics
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MTS: Mechatronics Technician

Pay
$109,690 – $146,265 per year
Location
Cambridge, MA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
5+ years
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • mechanical assembly
  • electrical wiring
  • soldering
  • cable harness fabrication
  • bench troubleshooting

Also useful

  • CAD drawings
  • schematics interpretation
  • prototype builds

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • 401k match
  • Flexible pto
  • Equity
  • Annual bonus

About the role

We’re seeking an execution-driven Robotics Technician - Mechatronics to support the hands-on build, integration, and testing of our humanoid robot’s electrical and mechanical systems.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, wire, troubleshoot, rework, and document prototype and production hardware across subsystems including actuators, sensors, power systems, cable routing, structural assemblies, and test infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a technician with 5+ years of experience supporting complex electromechanical systems, with strong hands-on skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to development from prototype through production.

Core Responsibilities

  • Build, assemble, wire, and rework robotic and electromechanical subsystems
  • Support integration, bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis across electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Execute test plans, collect data, document results, and help maintain test setups, fixtures, and lab hardware.
  • Fabricate and route cable harnesses, install components, perform fit checks, and support mechanical adjustments and rework.
  • Partner with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and keep development moving quickly.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a robotics or mechatronics technician role supporting electromechanical systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, soldering, cable/harness fabrication, and bench troubleshooting.
  • Comfortable using common lab and shop tools, test equipment, and basic mechanical fabrication equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, CAD drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting robotic systems, preferably humanoid and/or manipulation robots.
  • Experience with prototype builds and transition to manufacturing.

Pay and benefits

Walden Robotics offers a competitive total compensation program, including salary, annual cash bonus, company equity, company-subsidized insurance programs, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, daily lunch, and other benefits. The pay ranges noted on our posts are for salary only.

The pay range for this role is: 109,689.75 - 146,265.00 USD per year (BOS)

About Walden Robotics

At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.

Read the original posting

From Walden Robotics's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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What is the salary for the MTS: Mechatronics Technician role at Walden Robotics?

The MTS: Mechatronics Technician posting at Walden Robotics states compensation of $109,690 – $146,265 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Walden Robotics's official career site.

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