Hardware Prototype and Test Technician

CHEFFY is a Bay Area-based startup building robots for the home kitchen, starting with breakfast! Our first product, EGOR, has received over $1.4M in pre-orders from 5,000+ customers on Kickstarter and our website. We're looking for a hardware prototyping generalist to help build, refine, and test our hardware as we move through engineering validation and prepare for manufacturing. This could be a great opportunity to contribute directly to a consumer hardware product and be a part of the journey from prototype to mass production. Work may include: • FDM and resin 3D printing of engineering test parts, fixtures, and component variations• Sanding, finishing, drilling, tapping, fitment, and mechanical assembly• Building simple test jigs and fixtures• Basic soldering, crimping, wiring, and electronics assembly• Durability and repeated-cycle testing• Measuring forces, temperatures, dimensions, and other hardware performance• Testing induction systems, cooking performance, recipes, and toaster functionality• Making simple CAD or component modifications• Using common shop, hand, and power tools• Clearly documenting measurements, observations, photos, and results• Potentially helping coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners You should already be comfortable with:• FDM 3D printing and troubleshooting• Resin 3D printing and post-processing• CAD modifications, ideally in Fusion 360 and/or SolidWorks• Mechanical assembly, fitment, sanding, drilling, and general fabrication• Soldering, wire stripping, and crimping• Calipers, multimeters, and other basic measurement/test tools• Common shop, hand, and power tools such as a drill press, rotary tools, and sanders Experience with CNC machining, electronics, jig/fixture design, or other fabrication methods is a plus. We need someone who is confident in building, tweaking, and testing hardware, and can take the initiative to solve multidisciplinary engineering challenges. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including prototype and engineering technicians, mechanical and electrical engineers, product development professionals, and experienced builders. Demonstrated hands-on capability, practical problem-solving, and the ability to work independently matter more to us than a particular degree or job title. Applicants must be 18 or older. Location: Fremont, CA - in personPay: $30-45/hour depending on experienceHours: Flexible, approximately 10-20 hours/week We'll start with a small paid trial work session using a real CHEFFY build/test task. If it's a good fit on both sides, the opportunity can extend into ongoing part-time work. Interested? Apply here: www.cheffy.ai/jobs/prototype-technician Questions? Email us at hello@cheffy.ai.