Robot Technician

Job Title: Robot Technician

Job Description

• Join a specialized robot testing department where you will start up, test, debug, and troubleshoot industrial robots in both non-fluid and fluid testing areas

• You will work with teach pendants, mechanical and electrical systems, and paint fluid systems to ensure each robot operates safely, accurately, and reliably before deployment

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare robots in non-fluid testing areas for initial start-up and evaluation

• Use a teach pendant to start up robots and run them through defined test procedures

• Perform mechanical and electrical checks to verify that all systems function correctly before paint lines are attached

• Debug and troubleshoot robot issues during testing, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

• Move robots from non-fluid testing to fluid testing areas once they pass initial mechanical and electrical checks

• Install paint tubes, fluid lines, and attachments on robots in the fluid testing area

• Test robots for correct paint spraying performance and ensure all mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems operate together as intended

• Work within robotic cells to conduct start-up, testing, and verification activities safely and efficiently

• Perform troubleshooting on paint robots, including fluid systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with industrial robots, including start-up, testing, and troubleshooting

• Ability to operate a teach pendant to control and program robot movements during testing

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude for evaluating robot components and systems

• Experience working in or around robotic cells and understanding of safe operating practices

• Ability to troubleshoot paint robots, including fluid systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Exposure to electrical and mechanical robot systems for at least 1 year

• Experience with robot start up and troubleshooting for at least 1 year

• As a machine tool electrician or similar role supporting robotic equipment is highly valued

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.