Company Overview:
Perpetual is a seed-stage healthcare robotics startup. We’re focused on improving the efficiency and accuracy of inventory retail healthcare spaces.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our startup team as our first assembly technician. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes by efficiently assembling components & robots, while helping is maintain our 3D printers and equipment.
As our technician, you will play a key role in building prototypes, testing new product concepts, organizing and maintaining the engineering areas, and soldering/reworking PCBAs. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical and firmware engineers to fabricate components, fixtures, and assemblies.
The ideal candidate is capable of both electrical and mechanical work and has excellent organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment. You must have a willingness to work hands on with soldering, cable assemblies, machine tools, and testing equipment.
We are not considering relocation at this time. This an onsite role. Candidates must be able to commute to New York (38th & 8th) 5 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Assembling structures & test rigs
- Soldering, wiring, and installing electrical components such as PCBs, etc.
- Conduct quality checks on assembled products to identify any defects or deviations from standards
Requirements:
- Assembly experience
- Familiarity with tools & components, including but not limited to power tools, chop saws, soldering irons, calipers, etc.
- Mechanical experience with prototype assembly, product testing, and 3D printing
- Experience maintaining workshops and engineering labs (including inventory management and 3D printer maintenance).
- Experience in assembly work, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in small startups
- Excellent organizational skills
- Electrical experience with building PCBAs and wire harnesses
Openshelf is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all the above criteria.
This is an opportunity to join an very young early stage startup! We are looking for talent to come on board and make the best of this opportunity to learn, grow, and push themselves outside of their comfort zones.
If you have a passion for robotics and a desire to design and develop innovative solutions that will disrupt an untapped industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.