3D Printing Lab Technician, Robotics

OpenAI, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

San Francisco

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and calibration of a fleet of 3D printers supporting robotics prototyping efforts at OpenAI
• Develop and maintain standardized workflows for engineering teams to submit, prioritize, track, and receive 3D-printed prototype parts
• Prepare, process, and optimize print jobs across multiple additive manufacturing technologies including FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, and PolyJet
• Perform post-processing operations such as support removal, surface finishing, bonding, machining, dyeing, and assembly preparation for printed parts
• Inspect completed parts for dimensional accuracy, cosmetic quality, and structural integrity prior to delivery to engineering teams
• Provide technical guidance to mechanical, electrical, and prototype engineers on material selection, print orientation, tolerancing, and design for additive manufacturing
• Manage inventory of printing materials, consumables, spare parts, and maintenance supplies to ensure maximum printer uptime and minimize workflow disruptions
• Assist with mechanical builds, subsystem integration, and general prototype technician tasks across robotic systems beyond additive manufacturing
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine failures, process inconsistencies, and print quality issues across the full spectrum of additive manufacturing systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and highly functional prototyping lab environment in compliance with safety and operational standards
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support rapid hardware iteration cycles in a fast-paced robotics development environment
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality prototype components to meet tight project deadlines and evolving design requirements
• Continuously improve lab efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, implementing process enhancements, and documenting best practices for additive manufacturing
• Support general lab operations including tool organization, safety protocol enforcement, and equipment upkeep for a multidisciplinary robotics prototyping team
• Work in-person five days a week at the San Francisco facility to ensure direct, hands-on support for engineering teams and immediate response to prototyping needs

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of experience operating additive manufacturing systems in prototyping, robotics, product development, or manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience with multiple 3D printing technologies including FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, or PolyJet
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing materials, post-processing methods, and prototype finishing techniques
• Experience supporting hardware engineering teams in fast-paced, high-turnover development environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent prototype requests with precision and reliability
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with general electromechanical assembly and robotics hardware systems

🏖️ Benefits

• Compensation range of $266K - $399K USD
• In-person work environment in San Francisco, CA with 5-day weekly on-site requirement
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge robotics and AGI research at OpenAI
• Access to a state-of-the-art prototyping lab with advanced additive manufacturing equipment
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on safety, innovation, and global impact
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations

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About OpenAI, Inc.

OpenAI is a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence research and deployment company founded in 2015. It develops large-scale AI models such as GPT, DALL-E, and Codex, providing cloud APIs and consumer applications like ChatGPT. Originally established as a non-profit, it later created a capped-profit subsidiary to attract capital while maintaining its mission to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

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