Robotics Technician
The Robotics Technician supports deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and demonstration of advanced robotic systems including drones and humanoid robots. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams and customers to ensure reliable system performance and resolve technical issues, requiring frequent travel to customer sites across the U.S. It is ideal for entry-level candidates passionate about robotics, automation, and AI, offering hands-on experience in dynamic field environments.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, operate, and maintain robotic systems (drones, quadrupeds, humanoids, and other autonomous platforms) at customer sites and field locations.
- Conduct field testing, system validation, data collection, and performance evaluations to verify operational readiness.
- Monitor robotic systems during remote operations and assist with operational troubleshooting and incident response.
- Support customer demonstrations, product evaluations, technical presentations, and field trials.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, sensors, connectivity, and system-integration issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify root causes and implement reliability or performance improvements.
- Communicate technical requirements, operational constraints, and recommended solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Document test results, system configurations, troubleshooting activities, and customer feedback clearly and promptly.
- Assist with integration, deployment planning, and operational readiness checks for fielded robotic systems.
- Travel nationwide to support customer engagements, deployments, and engineering field activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in robotics, autonomous systems, AI, and applied automation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently in dynamic field environments and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the United States for customer deployments and field work.
- Valid identification and any required documentation to support domestic travel and customer site access.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Hands‑on experience with drones, quadruped robots, humanoid robots, or other autonomous robotic platforms.
- Practical familiarity with electronics, sensors, actuators, hardware interfaces, and robotic subsystems.
- Basic programming or scripting experience (Python, C++, or similar) for automation, testing, or data collection.
- Experience in robotics testing, field operations, system integration, or technical support roles.
- Prior experience performing product demonstrations or customer‑facing technical support.
- Ability to adapt quickly, diagnose issues in changing field conditions, and work with minimal supervision.
Travel & Work Location
- This is a remote (telecommute) role with frequent nationwide travel to customer sites and project locations. Candidates must be available for travel and able to meet customer access requirements.
- Employment will be with Confidential Client; Careertakes is coordinating the hiring process as a third‑party recruiter.
Compensation
- Estimated compensation shown on the source posting: $82,494 per year (estimated). Exact pay and benefits will be set by Confidential Client and may vary based on experience and location.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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