Engineering Technician, Actuators
OpenAI · San Francisco
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Frontier labonsite$225k–$318k
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