The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
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As a Prototype Technician at Carbon Robotics, you will support the Rapid Prototyping team by assembling and installing parts/systems, building wire harnesses, setting up and running test benches, organizing shop tools, shipping/receiving prototype parts and much more. You’ll work hand in hand with design engineers during prototype builds as well as support engineering failure investigations, and in-house repairs. Your attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic will ensure that Carbon Robotics’s Prototyping Team delivers world class Zero to One development speeds.
What you'll do:- In coordination with engineers you will lead portions of the mechanical and electrical prototype assembly. This includes:
- Building kits, staging, storing, and moving materials in preparation for the build.
- Cutting, drilling, bolting/riveting, gluing, and assembling mechanical structures.
- Installing electrical and mechanical components on structures.
- Building wire harnesses ensuring correct pinout, routing, labeling, and assembly. Testing harness for continuity and installing.
- Follow build instructions, drawings, and safety processes closely and provide feedback where improvements can be made.
- Support new failure investigations, diagnosis of standard failures, and repair damaged components.
- Bring new manufacturing and test equipment online and maintain existing equipment.
- Set up and run test benches in coordination with test engineers.
- Help ensure safety and efficiency by organizing and maintaining tools, workstations, and shared shop spaces.
- Assist with loading/unloading trucks and doing receiving inspections on incoming materials.
- 2–5 years hands-on experience building and fixing hardware in an auto shop, fabrication shop, agricultural, aerospace or maritime environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn new tools and prototyping techniques.
- Exhibits attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions, willingness to ask questions when expectations are unclear or problems arise.
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical tools.
- Ability to read or learn to read basic wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
- Strong organizational habits and respect for safety, tool care, and workspace cleanliness.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and safely perform hands-on physical tasks.
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers and technicians.
Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.
Offers are dependent on someone experience and may be outside of the published range when appropriate. If your skills are above the posted range... Apply! We want to hear from you!Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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