Engineering Technician, Mechanical Assembly, Robotics, DeepMind

We are looking for Engineering Technicians to join the Robotics team whose mission is to build components for advanced robots capable of dexterous, general, and useful physical actions. You will contribute to developing the core hardware systems for our robots, aiming to enhance the lives of billions worldwide through advancements in the physical realm.

As an Engineering Technician, you will engage in a variety of challenging projects, from building and prototyping robotic systems in laboratory settings to validating them in real-world scenarios. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-functional team dedicated to advancing the field of robotics.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-precision assembly of complex robotic hardware, structural sub-assemblies, and specialized fixtures according to engineering drawings, CAD models, and schematics.
• Set up, instrument, and run early-stage operational testing, mechanical stress testing, and functional validation procedures on prototype robots.
• Support Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) by identifying mechanical anomalies, performing Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and documenting failures to iterate on hardware designs.
• Redline engineering drawings and document manufacturing/assembly steps to help build formal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and build books for future production runs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly with common hand tools
• Experience with precision mechanical assembly, rigging, or prototyping within the robotics, aerospace, automotive, or automation industries.
• Experience with mechanical drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts, and mechanical CAD to verify assemblies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to design functional text fixtures and assembly aids using CAD software to support prototyping and testing.
• Ability to use common lab instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, LCR meter, programmable load/power supplies).