Lab Technician
NIDUS TECHNOLOGIESAbout Us Nidus is building autonomous manufacturing systems powered by AI and robotics. U.S. manufacturers are under growing pressure to increase output while navigating workforce constraints, underutilized equipment, and increasingly complex supply chains. We believe the next generation of manufacturing will be enabled by more intelligent, flexible automation—systems that help people and machines work together to expand capacity and improve productivity. We're building the intelligence layer that makes that possible. Our team comes from the intersection of defense technology and AI. We've built and shipped products to DoD customers, and we bring deep experience across ML, robotics, product development, and defense. We're a small, in-person team in New York City working on hard problems that matter. If you want to build the future of American manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role We are looking for a hands-on Lab Technician to help keep our robotics lab, hardware, and data-collection systems running smoothly. You will assemble and maintain robotic systems, prepare workcells for experiments and data collection, manage tools and components, and handle the many practical tasks required to keep a fast-moving robotics team productive. You will work closely with hardware, robotics, and machine learning engineers to turn designs into working systems and make sure the lab is safe, organized, and ready for use. This is a highly practical role for someone who enjoys building things, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and creating order in a busy hardware environment. The ideal candidate takes pride in careful workmanship, notices problems before they become blockers, and is happy to take ownership of whatever the lab needs. What You’ll Do Robot Assembly and Maintenance Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components for robots, end effectors, teleoperation systems, and data-collection workcells Install motors, sensors, cameras, actuators, wiring harnesses, computers, and other robot hardware Follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and written assembly procedures Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and component replacements Support robot bring-up, calibration, configuration, and functional testing Identify and document mechanical, electrical, and integration issues Work with engineers to troubleshoot failed or degraded systems Rework assemblies and make minor mechanical or wiring modifications when needed Build simple fixtures, mounts, brackets, cables, and other lab hardware Lab Operations Keep workbenches, tools, equipment, robot workcells, and storage areas clean and organized Make sure tools, batteries, robots, computers, and test equipment are charged, functional, and ready for use Maintain an inventory of parts, fasteners, tools, consumables, and spare components Label and organize parts, shelves, cables, assemblies, and work-in-progress systems Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the ordering and receiving of supplies Receive, inspect, record, and store incoming components and equipment Package and prepare hardware for transport to customer sites or other facilities Coordinate equipment repairs, calibration, and maintenance when outside support is required Help improve lab layouts and workflows as the team and robot fleet grow Engineering and Data-Collection Support Prepare robots and workcells for experiments, demonstrations, and data-collection sessions Reset, repair, and maintain systems between data-collection runs Assist engineers with prototype builds, experiments, hardware testing, and failure investigations Record build issues, test results, repairs, and equipment status Create and maintain assembly instructions, checklists, maintenance logs, and standard operating procedures Provide feedback on assembly difficulty, serviceability, component quality, and recurring hardware failures Help train employees and co…