Lab and Fabrication Associate - Part-Time

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, USA

Company Overview
Jacobi Robotics is a new artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company in Emeryville, CA, commercializing advanced software that will significantly improve the programming time and performance of robot applications. The company’s AI-powered platform leverages proprietary motion planning technology and equips robotics engineers with an advanced toolkit, providing a modern software development experience. Founded in 2022 by world-leading roboticists and AI researchers from UC Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon University, Jacobi is making advanced robotics capabilities accessible and reliable for real-world production settings. For more information, please visit------------.

Job Description and Responsibilities

You are a self-motivated startup enthusiast who wants to get things done and is looking for operational experience at an early-stage startup. You are proactive and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will work closely with the company’s founders and be responsible for managing Jacobi’s Emeryville office. This will include procurement, problem-solving, mechanical aptitude, managing the lab area with multiple industrial robots, and more. This is a 25-30 hours per-week, part-time position with flexible working hours and potential for advancement, which may evolve into a full-time opportunity based on performance and business growth.

Compensation for this role is up to $25/hour. Students are encouraged to apply. 

• Fluent proficiency in English
• Extremely comfortable working with workshop power tools including drill press, band saw, circular saw, drills and more. 
• Strong mechanical design and fabrication experience required
• Proficient in metal fabrication, including sheet metal and aluminum work
• Experience with CAD softwares (Solidworks, AutoCAD) is a plus
• Possession of a valid driver's license required
• Strong problem-solving ability with a practical and solution-oriented mindset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities