Robotic Operations Specialist

Robotic Operations Specialist

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Robotic Operations Specialist is responsible for the specialized maintenance and operation of robotic machinery to ensure the efficient production of goods. This role involves managing custom quantity reels, performing technical troubleshooting, and ensuring all same-day work meets strict customer quality requirements. The specialist also serves as a cross-functional member of the warehouse team, supporting Tape & Reel and general operations as needed.

Salary Range: $21.50 - $25.00 per hour

Job Function:

• Utilize the ERP warehouse system.
• Utilize and oversee robotic machines to maintain continuous production flow; proactively address machine stoppages caused by part orientation errors, empty pockets, or mechanical faults.
• Perform all required machine checks based on the Robotic Test Checklist in department procedure D3-MP109.
• Process all custom quantity (non-standard) reels for customers and ensure all same-day work is completed in a timely manner.
• Understand and apply the routing of QC sheets to ensure all finished products meet specific customer requirements.
• Manage and monitor robot room supplies to prevent shortages; communicate inventory needs to the Team Leader or Supervisor for escalation to the Supply Chain team.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including always wearing ESD foot straps and/or wrist straps when handling sensitive components.
• Note and document machine faults with a high level of technical detail to explain issues thoroughly to maintenance or engineering teams.
• Research and resolve potential discrepancies if not, notify team leader, supervisor, or manager for resolution.
• Crosstrain in all facets of warehouse operations to support departmental flexibility and professional development.
• Provide operational support to the Tape & Reel department and other cross-functional warehouse departments as required.
• Ensure operators are trained per department procedures. HRF-011 (On the Job Training) form must be completed and provided to the L&D Team.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or production environment (3 years minimum).
• Must be highly tech-savvy with a demonstrated ability to identify, explain, and troubleshoot mechanical or software faults in robotic equipment.
• Strong ability to read, write, and orally communicate technical issues in English.
• Ability to follow complex procedures and manage detailed QC documentation.
• Familiarity with warehouse ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).
• Must be able to utilize standard warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks.
• Ability to manage time constraints and competing priorities

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate machine status. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods while overlooking machines. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus:

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct
• Weekday and Saturday overtime may be required based on business need.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.