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Almond
A dual-arm robot built for physical AI.
Assembly & Production Technician
$25 - $40 / hourly
•
San Francisco, CA, US
Job type
Full-time
Role
Operations
Experience
1+ years
Visa
US citizen/visa only
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Saba Khalilnaji
Founder
About the role
Assembly & Production Technician
Almond is building the physical interface for AI. Axol is a dual-arm robot designed for real-world deployment. We’re looking for an Assembly Technician to help us build, test, and ship robots to customers.
This role sits at the core of the company. You’ll be assembling the actual systems that go out into the world, working closely with engineering to improve reliability, speed, and quality.
What you’ll do
Assemble Axol robots, including mechanical structures, wiring, and enclosures
Perform bring-up, testing, and basic debugging of robot systems
Follow and improve assembly procedures, work instructions, and checklists
Identify and flag issues during builds (fit, tolerance, wiring, reliability)
Work closely with engineers to iterate on designs
Support prototyping, rework, and small-batch production builds
Help manage parts, tools, and build organization on the floor
Track, audit, and manage inventory levels to ensure accuracy.
Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency
At minimum, you should have
1–3+ years of hands-on assembly or technician experience (robotics, hardware, automotive, aerospace, or similar)
Strong mechanical intuition and attention to detail
Experience with hand tools, fasteners, torque specs, and basic fabrication
Comfort working with wiring, connectors, and cable routing
Ability to debug issues and follow problems through to resolution
Willingness to work onsite and move quickly in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
Experience with crimping, harnessing and coating.
Experience assembling robots, electromechanical systems, or automation equipment
Familiarity with test equipment (multimeter, power supplies, etc.)
Experience with low-volume manufacturing or production builds
Exposure to CAD or ability to read engineering drawings
What we’re looking for
High ownership: you care about the robot working in the field, not just on the bench
Speed & quality: you can move fast without breaking things
Strong communication with engineers. Surfacing issues early and clearly
Excitement about building real-world robotics systems
Why this role matters
Every robot we ship reflects our product. You’ll be directly responsible for turning designs into systems that work reliably in the real world.
About the interview
About the interview
Intro call
On-site build + practical assessment
Team fit / collaboration discussion
About Almond
Our mission is to free humans from physical labor with robotics.
We imagine a future where robots handle the essential, repetitive work and humans are free to create, connect, and pursue what truly matters to them.
To build that future we’re starting from the ground up with hardware. Our first product is a California-designed and assembled humanoid arm. Surrounding it, we’re developing advanced controls, intuitive data collection, and a full AI stack that makes deployment effortless in real industrial environments. We’re proving it on our own assembly line first.
Almond
Founded:
2025
Batch:
P25
Team Size:
4
Status:
Active
Location:
San Francisco
Founders
Saba Khalilnaji
Founder
Shawn Patel
Founder
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