Robotics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are searching for a Robotics Technician to support the standardization and integration of industrial controls systems in our Robotics R&D Laboratory. At OSARO we are creating software and machine learning products that are transforming the static robotics industry by endowing industrial robots with Level 4 autonomy. This level of autonomy is needed to perform an extensive variety of useful tasks and integrate tightly with our customers’ complex software environments.

As a Robotics Technician, you will collaborate with our research and software engineers to investigate, analyze and resolve quality issues by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects.

You are passionate about what you build, you feel a strong sense of ownership, and you love ever-changing challenges. You care deeply about your team which is why you are direct and you believe in doing what you say.

Compensation: $25 - 35 an hour, perhaps more depending on experience

What You'll be Doing:

• Supporting internal engineering teams by troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems to make sure equipment is operational for both demos and development.
• Testing experimental hardware alongside engineering teams and researchers.
• Assisting in the creation and enforcement of industry-standard safety practices.
• Generating documentation for standardized installation and commissioning procedures for all electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components.
• Collaborating with other departments (machine learning, software, sales, and support) to ensure a high level of communication and cooperation.
• Scheduling and performing regular preventive maintenance on all equipment including robots, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems.
• Creating and maintaining detailed records of issue resolution, logging events during the repair workflow, and accounting of parts consumed.

Experience and Skills You'll Need

• 2-5 years experience in maintenance, electronic installation, or service work in a related industry, or Military experience as an electrical/mechanical MOS preferred.
• Experience in reading electrical schematics, mechanical schematics and the software used to read them
• Must have provable electrical experience 
• Experience in basic Solidworks use
• Experience fabricating with industrial machinery.
• Practical hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn in a small team-based environment.
• Able to interface comfortably and effectively both internally and externally at all levels.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Bonus if You Have

• Electrical knowledge in controls (relays, contacts, switches).
• Implemented systems with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Ethercat.
• Experience working with PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon) configuring, developing, and validating PLC Code.

More About OSARO

OSARO designs and deploys robotics automation solutions in the materials handling industry using software-defined robotics. OSARO automation systems bring together advanced machine learning for object recognition with powerful control software that adapts to customer data and environments. The company’s robotic piece-picking solution is optimized for grocery, cosmetic, and e-commerce markets, where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items requiring delicate handling. OSARO Solutions have been validated by the world’s leading retailers, system integrators, and third-party logistic companies.

Some of Silicon Valley’s leading investors, including Peter Thiel, Jerry Yang and Scott Banister have backed OSARO. Our mission is to make robots smarter for a smarter supply chain, and our vision is to build the future of automation. The challenge of building brains for robots on an industrial scale is matched only by our excitement and drive to see the results of our efforts operating in and interacting in real warehouses, factories & fulfillment centers. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. OSARO is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature and techniques, while steering clear of hype. We’re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic.

We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.

We are an equal opportunity employer who offers

Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits

Generous, flexible vacation time

Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave

The chance to work with robots in a dog friendly office!

The above full-time position is available immediately. You should be willing to move to the SF Bay Area.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.