Field Repair Technician

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus structure

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking Field Repair Technicians to troubleshoot, test, and repair our Atlas humanoid robots at the RMAC. You will perform complex mechanical repairs, diagnose power and sensor issues, and ensure peak uptime during testing cycles.

The role blends hands-on assembly with electronics, requiring lifting up to 50 pounds, experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and Linux-based tooling. Travel up to 10% to the Boston area for training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with mechanical assembly and teardown.
• Ability to read schematics and BOMs.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on humanoid robots.
• Diagnostic testing of power, sensors and comms using meters and scopes.
• Linux-based system checks and scripting for health verification.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to maximize uptime.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory for repair tasks.
• Travel up to 10% for training in the Boston area.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical fundamentals

Technical literacy

Lifting 50 pounds

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Linux command line

BASH scripting

Python

Job description

Role Overview We are looking for highly skilled Field Repair Technicians who can work as key members of our multidisciplinary team to troubleshoot, test, and repair complex robotic systems for our on‑site Atlas fleet at the Robotic Mobile Application Center (RMAC). This role is a unique blend of mechanical assembly and sophisticated electronic troubleshooting. You will be responsible for maintaining our humanoid platform, ensuring that one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots maintains peak performance during rigorous testing cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Systems: Perform complex repairs and preventive maintenance on high-performance humanoid robots.
• Precision Tooling: Utilize hand tools and torque wrenches to meet exacting tolerances; Atlas requires extreme precision to maintain balance and structural integrity.
• Diagnostics: Use laptop computers, multimeters and oscilloscopes to troubleshoot power distribution systems, sensor arrays, and communication bus issues.
• Hardware-Software Integration: Work within a Linux environment to run system checks, utilizing BASH scripts and Python routines to verify hardware health after repairs.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across engineering, software, and operations to resolve issues and maintain maximum robot uptime.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of parts inventory, tracking consumption and availability to ensure operational readiness for all repair tasks.

Required Skills

• Mechanical Expertise: Extensive experience with mechanical assembly and teardowns.
• Electrical Fundamentals: Proficiency in reading schematics and using a multimeter for continuity and voltage testing.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.

Desired Skills

• Software: Comfort with Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) command-line operations.
• Experience in Automotive, Aviation or specialty repair and maintenance.
• Programming: Ability to read/write basic BASH and Python for automation of repetitive test sequences.
• Specialized Systems: Experience with high-voltage battery systems and complex electro-mechanical systems.

Schedule

1st shift role with the ability to cover 2nd shift as needed. Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.

Travel

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, predominantly to the Boston area for training.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $28 to $35 per hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• annual bonus structure

Eligibility

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

About Us

Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment. We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.