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Engineering Technician, Actuators

OpenAI · San Francisco

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Frontier labonsite$225k–$318k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build and test custom actuators for advanced general-purpose robotic systems.
  • Prototype stator assemblies from winding through bonding and inspection.
  • Turn engineering designs into validated hardware for future robot platforms.

What they offer

  • Equity

Ideal candidate

Hands-on builder who loves precision electromechanical work and thrives in prototype shops. Methodical, quality-driven troubleshooter who documents well and partners closely with engineers to evolve designs.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience building or testing mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical hardware
  • Ability to work from drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and procedures
  • Skilled use of hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment
  • Methodical troubleshooting with clear documentation and escalation
  • Ownership of build quality and records amid changing designs
remote policy
In-person 5 days a week

Lab profile

About OpenAI

Builds safe frontier AI models and products like ChatGPT for broad benefit.

What they build

  • ChatGPT
  • OpenAI API
  • Frontier AI models

Known for

  • Frontier-scale distributed ML training
  • Massive GPU fleet and data center operations
  • Exabyte-scale data lakes and streaming
  • AI alignment and safety research

Key facts

  • Operates one of the world's largest GPU fleets
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