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title: 'Robotics Manufacturing Technician at Molg'
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# Robotics Manufacturing Technician at Molg

- **Company:** Molg
- **Location:** Sterling
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/molg/c4af4bf4-332e-4ee5-9a27-a1149207eb44

## Job description

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 not limited to:

Manufacturing & Assembly

- Assembling and test robotic microfactory systems following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develop habits around tool, material, and workstation organization for safe and efficient manufacturing.
- Perform quality assurance checks using defined protocols and documentation standards.
- Support development and testing of SOPs for new products and looking for continuous improvement across all processes.
- Assist with inventory tracking and storage of materials and finished goods.
- Shadow and support 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

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

Robotics & Systems Testing

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

Deployment Support

- Assist in preparing microfactory systems for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and logistics.
- Support installation, reassembly, testing, and validation of microfactories at customer sites.
- Observe and participate 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.

## About Molg

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Molg enables circular manufacturing with robotics and design to tackle the growing e-waste problem.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A — CB Insights reports Series A; LinkedIn indicates multiple prior rounds including grants, pre-seed, seed, and venture round)
- **Headquarters**: Sterling, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Rob Lawson-Shanks (CEO & Co‑founder) and Mark Lyons (CTO & Co‑founder) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Industrial Automation / Circular Manufacturing for Electronics
- Target customers: B2B — electronics manufacturers, recyclers, sustainability officers, and enterprise data centre operators
- Mission or purpose statement: “To create a circular economy for manufacturing, ensuring one product’s end is another’s new beginning.” [molg.ai](https://www.molg.ai/company)

## Products & Services
- **OriginMark™**: An open standard for device, component, and material traceability. It captures assembly hierarchies, embodied carbon, and lifecycle data from manufacturing to de‑manufacturing. [molg.ai](https://www.molg.ai/)
- **Robotic Microfactories**: Autonomous robotic cells that disassemble complex electronics (laptops, servers, drives) at high precision, enabling reuse, remanufacturing, or recycling instead of shredding. [molg.ai](https://www.molg.ai/)
- **Design‑for‑Circularity Services**: Software‑driven advisory to help manufacturers design products with fewer adhesives and more modular connections (snaps, press‑fits, latches) that are optimised for robotic disassembly. [molg.ai](https://www.molg.ai/)
- **Circular Manufacturing Platform**: Full‑stack robotics + AI + software that automates assembly, disassembly, repair, and recovery workflows. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/molg)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated $1M‑$5M (LinkedIn estimate); total funding shows conflicting reports — **$18.5M** (LinkedIn) vs. **$47.8M** (CB Insights), likely reflecting different scopes of grants, convertible notes, and equity rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: ABB Motion Ventures (strategic partner & investor), U.S. Department of Energy (grant $5M), Elemental Impact, Closed Loop Partners, Overture VC, Techstars, The Climate Pledge Fund, Amazon Web Services (AWS). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/molg) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 51.1% YoY to 48 employees (LinkedIn, 2025)
  - LinkedIn followers increased 50.9% YoY (2,540 total)
  - 9 active job postings (+28.6% MoM)
  - Recent wins: partnership with ABB to design circular drives, $5M DOE grant, participation in AWS reverse‑logistics initiative to extend life of data‑centre electronics. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)

## Competitive Advantages
- **High‑precision autonomous disassembly**: Unlike typical shredding, Molg’s robots disassemble electronics cleanly, preserving components for reuse.
- **OriginMark™ traceability standard**: An open, computable data layer that follows products through their entire lifecycle — a rare differentiator in the circular economy space.
- **Design‑for‑circularity approach**: Molg doesn’t just recycle; it helps manufacturers change how products are built from the start, creating a moat around early‑stage design influence.
- **Cross‑industry partnerships**: Collaborations with ABB, AWS, and DOE give it credibility and network effects in both industrial automation and enterprise sustainability.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale robotic microfactories to handle more device categories and higher volumes.
- Deepen partnerships with OEMs and recyclers to integrate OriginMark™ into supply chains.
- Extend data‑centre lifecycle with AWS through autonomous reverse logistics.
- Secure follow‑on funding (Series A likely being raised) to expand geographically (current presence in US, Czechia, Denmark). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven**: Employees contribute directly to solving the e‑waste crisis and advancing circular manufacturing.
- **Rapid growth**: 51% headcount growth YoY, expanding engineering and robotics teams.
- **Open roles (9)**: Robotics Engineer (Path Planning), Computer Vision Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Lead, Firmware Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Synthesis/Computational Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Reverse Engineering Technician, Robotics Manufacturing Technician. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/molg) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)
- **Work model**: Hybrid (combination of remote and on‑site work) with main offices in Sterling, VA (in‑office preference for technical roles). [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/molg)
- **Culture highlights**: Described as “designers, engineers, programmers, robots, and manufacturers coming together to change the way we make things.” [molg.ai](https://www.molg.ai/company)
- **Salary insight**: Anonymous salary data suggests ~$76k (general) and Robotics Engineer median ~$107k. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)

## Sources
1. [molg.ai - Homepage](https://www.molg.ai/)
2. [molg.ai - Company page](https://www.molg.ai/company)
3. [linkedin.com - Molg company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/molg)
4. [builtin.com - Molg profile](https://builtin.com/company/molg)
5. [cbinsights.com - Molg profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/molg)

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