OpenAI
Mid
Hands-on hardware builder accelerating OpenAI's robotics prototyping lab
OpenAI's Robotics team is hiring an in-person (SF, 5 days/week) prototyping lab technician to build, troubleshoot, and rework electromechanical robotic systems — fixtures, wire harnesses, custom electronics — in close partnership with hardware and software engineers. This interview tests hands-on hardware fabrication skill, troubleshooting rigor, and comfort operating as a generalist in a fast-iterating lab environment, not research or coding depth.
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What this interview tests
- Hands-on electromechanical/robotic system build and repair
- Wire harness and custom electronics fabrication
- Fixture/test equipment design and fabrication
- Troubleshooting using schematics and test equipment
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with hardware/software engineers
Common question themes
Tell me about a wire harness or custom electronics assembly you built or reworked
Describe your process for troubleshooting a failed electromechanical system
Give an example of a fixture or test jig you fabricated to support an experiment
How comfortable are you with the Linux command line for hardware configuration/data collection
How do you give engineers feedback on manufacturability or reliability risks
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