Manufacturing Technician Jobs in Virginia

Hours: Full Time
Location: Molg HQ in Sterling, VA (Northern Virginia)
Salary: $22/hr

About us

Hey! We’re Molg 👋 We’re building robotic systems that make electronics manufacturing circular. We work with hyperscalers and leading electronics manufacturers to automate how hardware is designed, manufactured, disassembled, repaired, reused, and recovered. Using robotics, computational design, and AI, our systems turn today’s e-waste into resilient, data-driven supply chains—and change how electronics are made in the first place.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

As a Robotics Manufacturing Technician, you will work alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team, gaining hands-on experience across manufacturing, robotics, and research & development (R&D). This role offers exposure to advanced technologies including robotic microfactories, machine assembly, 3D printing, CNC and manual machining, and robotic system validation. Technicians will play a vital role in building and testing Molg’s cutting-edge microfactories and may be asked to specialize as the organization scales. This is a high-impact role suited for individuals who enjoy solving technical challenges, working with advanced machinery, and helping shape the future of circular manufacturing. Duties will include but are not limited to:

Manufacturing & Assembly:

- Assembling and testing robotic microfactory systems following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Developing habits around tool, material, and workstation organization for safe and efficient manufacturing.
- Performing quality assurance checks using defined protocols and documentation standards.
- Supporting development and testing of SOPs for new products and looking for continuous improvement across all processes.
- Assisting with inventory tracking and storage of materials and finished goods.
- Shadowing and supporting engineers during the R&D process for new products.
- Debugging and repairing circuit boards, proprietary tools, and pneumatic systems through soldering, inspection, and system testing.

3D Printing & Prototyping:

- Executing 3D printing jobs from digital design files for prototypes and functional tools.
- Operating manual machines under supervision to support component fabrication.

Robotics & Systems Testing:

- Conducting supervised pre-deployment testing of robotic systems across automated demanufacturing workflows.
- Documenting test results and system performance accurately.

Deployment Support:

- Assisting in preparing microfactory systems for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and logistics.
- Supporting installation, reassembly, testing, and validation of microfactories at customer sites.
- Observing and participating in technical demonstrations and customer handover activities.

Responsibilities may be tailored to qualified applicants’ experience and interests. Likewise, we seek to provide opportunities through this role for Technicians to specialize and learn specific skill sets of interest to them.

WHO YOU ARE:

Whether you come from software, engineering, or a technical field where you built a deep curiosity for how systems work, if you are ready to bring that foundation into the physical world, we will build the rest with you. This is your launchpad.
- Ability to collect and analyze data and problem solve to suggest creative solutions.
- Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing.
- Availability for limited travel.
- Availability to work different shift hours (early mornings or evenings) is a plus.
- Unsponsored right to work in the United States.

This position is in a manufacturing environment and requires:
- Standing for extended periods of time throughout the work shift.
- Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Climbing and working from ladders as needed.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and manual handling of materials.
- Ability to perform tasks safely in a fast-paced production setting.

Some familiarity with manufacturing tools, 3D printing, or basic inspection instruments is a plus, and a willingness to get your hands on new equipment, including CNC machines, is all we ask.

WHO WE ARE:

We spend our days building robotic systems, developing complex assembly intelligence software, and designing the next generation of circular products for our customers. Given the importance of working hands-on with physical systems, we are a 100% in-person team collaboratively working in our industrial space in Sterling, VA, down the road from the largest data center market in the world. Our facility includes a variety of robots, CNC milling machines, 3D printers, and all the tools needed to build and test our products. It is important to us that anyone on our team that is interested in learning how to use our various pieces of equipment and machinery is taught and can gain the skills and appreciation for making physical things.

THINGS TO KNOW:

- We’re a small collaborative team with big ambitions, and there’s a good amount of context-switching. We expect people to be autonomous and drive their own work to completion.
- We are a profitable business that is primarily funded from customer revenue, which means we are scrappy and looking to build a great sustainable company for years to come.
- As a growing company and startup, priorities may shift as customer or business requirements change. We strive to empower individuals with context and decision-making power to meet this need.