Field Repair Technician, 2nd Shift - RMAC

Boston Dynamics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including health

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a skilled Field Repair Technician to troubleshoot, test, and repair Atlas humanoid robots at the RMAC. You will perform mechanical repairs, electrical diagnostics, and software-assisted health checks in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, prototyping with precision tooling, and collaboration with engineering, software, and operations teams to maximize robot uptime during testing cycles.

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical assembly and teardown experience.
• Proficiency reading schematics and using a multimeter.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs and preventive maintenance on high-performance humanoid robots.
• Utilize torque wrenches and hand tools to meet exacting tolerances.
• Troubleshoot with laptop, multimeter, and oscilloscope for power, sensors, and bus issues.
• Run hardware checks in a Linux environment using BASH scripts and Python routines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain robot uptime.
• Maintain parts inventory records for readiness of repair tasks.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical fundamentals

Technical literacy

Physical capability

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

BASH

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

2nd shift role with the ability to cover 1st shift as needed

Travel

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

Compensation

The pay range for this position is between $32 to $40 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

• 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.

Employment 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

Recruitment Process

Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.