Electrical Technician

Pickle Robot is looking for a hands-on Electrical Technician to join our prototyping team and support the development of our next-generation robotic systems. This role is the electrical counterpart to our mechanical prototyping technician and will play a key role in wiring, system integration, cable harnessing, PCB rework, and component selection for both prototype and early production builds.
Youll work directly with engineering and manufacturing teams to build, troubleshoot, and refine the electrical systems of robotic platformsfrom connector selection to full system wiringensuring functional, scalable, and serviceable builds. This position is highly hands-on and suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, iterative hardware development environment. Responsibilities:

• Build, route, and install complex cable harnesses, connectors, and wiring assemblies for robotic systems
• Perform PCB soldering/rework, crimping, and terminations (through-hole and surface mount)
• Support prototype robot builds, test setups, electrical configuration updates, and system integration
• Recommend and source electrical components and connectors for proto and production builds
• Collaborate with engineers to power up, debug, and validate electrical sub-systems
• Maintain and document electrical build processes, test logs, schematics, and change records for repeatability and traceability.
• Participate in design reviews, failure analysis, and risk assessments from a hands-on perspective
• Provide real-time feedback to improve cable routing, board layout, or electrical subsystem design
• Occasionally travel to assist with robot deployments, retrofits, or troubleshooting in the field
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Engineering to track and manage long-lead electrical parts and BOMs
• Contribute weekly updates on electrical build status, resource needs, risks, and upcoming work

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, prototype wiring, or robotic system integration
• Strong knowledge of electrical connectors, cable harness design, and low-voltage wiring best practices
• Proficient with hand tools for wire crimping, stripping, soldering, and routing
• Experienced in PCB soldering/rework (IPC-A-610/620 certification is a plus)
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and following build documentation
• Familiar with basic electrical safety and ESD protocols
• Able to work independently and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic hardware environment
• Experience working with or building test setups for robotics, mechatronics, or automation systems.
• Bonus: Experience with 3D CAD (e.g., Onshape/SolidWorks) for component layout or harness planning
• Able to perform hands-on tasks involving repetitive motion, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods
• Comfortable with a role that involves standing and moving throughout a warehouse environment for most of the workday
• Willing and able to work on-site role at our Charlestown, MA facility five days per week

About Pickle Robot Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.