Maintenance Supervisor - Automation & Robotics Fulfillment (Burlington, NJ)

Nimble; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus

401k

Equity

Job summary

Nimble Robotics, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a high-agency Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team at a cutting-edge e-commerce fulfillment facility.

You will supervise technicians, execute preventive and corrective work on complex robotic systems, and partner with engineering to keep the site running with maximum uptime. This role requires hands-on leadership, a strong safety focus, and the ability to translate field data into actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in industrial maintenance/repair; at least 2 years in leadership in automated environments.
• Proven ability to read and interpret advanced safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, technical diagrams, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication; deliver clear directives, draft reports, and brief upper management and engineering.
• Tech-Savvy Operator: Proficient in navigating computer systems and modern software ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: dictate daily schedules, mentor technicians to foster ownership and excellence.
• Bridge Hardware & Software: oversee repairs on robotics and material handling; troubleshoot with engineering teams.
• Own the Data: drive digital workflow; ensure work orders, parts usage, and time tracking are logged.
• Maximize Uptime: develop and enforce preventative maintenance programs.
• Inventory Control: manage parts inventory and spares; coordinate with management and networks.
• Safety Champion: enforce safety procedures, OSHA codes, and SOPs; identify and mitigate unsafe conditions.
• Technical Documentation: read, interpret, and train on schematics and engineering docs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Tech savvy

PLCs

Robotics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Nimble

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We’re training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We’ve raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world’s best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high‑intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world’s most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you.

The Role

Nimble Robotics is seeking a high‑agency, experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team within our cutting‑edge e‑commerce fulfillment facility.

In this role, you will not just manage; you will execute, inspire, and optimize. You will supervise a team of skilled Maintenance Technicians performing critical corrective and preventive maintenance on complex mechanical, material handling, and proprietary automated robotics systems.

As the bridge between site leadership, advanced robotics engineering teams, and floor technicians, you will own the uptime, safety, and operational excellence of a next‑generation autonomous warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Dictate daily schedules, prioritize tasks, and delegate assignments to the maintenance team. Mentor technicians to foster a culture of extreme ownership and technical excellence.
• Bridge Hardware & Software: Oversee repairs on advanced robotics, material handling equipment, and building infrastructure. Work alongside engineering teams (local and global) to troubleshoot hardware‑software mismatches.
• Own the Data: Drive the adoption of our digital workflow. Ensure all work orders, parts usage, and time tracking are accurately logged by your team.
• Maximize Uptime: Develop, refine, and enforce rigorous preventative maintenance (PM) programs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Inventory Control: Oversee parts inventory levels, tools, and supplies. Coordinate with management and distribution networks to ensure critical spares are always stocked.
• Safety Champion: Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures, OSHA codes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Actively identify, mitigate, and correct unsafe conditions.
• Technical Documentation: Read, interpret, and train technicians on complex schematics, diagrams, manuals, and advanced engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance/repair, featuring at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role within an automated fulfillment or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret advanced safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, technical diagrams, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to deliver clear directives to technicians, draft performance reports, and confidently brief upper management and engineering representatives.
• Tech‑Savvy Operator: Proficient in navigating computer systems and modern software ecosystems.

Additional Requirements

• High‑Agency Problem Solving: Ability to solve highly practical problems and thrive in environments where limited standardization exists. You can collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions under pressure.
• Advanced Technical Aptitude: Experience dealing with complex automated systems, PLCs, firmware updates, or robotics infrastructure.
• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Ability to give and receive constructive criticism, manage interpersonal team dynamics, prevent personal conflicts from impacting warehouse uptime, and maintain extreme professionalism.
• Regularly required to use hand tools, reach into tight spaces, and utilize radios/phones for constant team communication.
• Must be comfortable working and walking at elevated heights using appropriate fall protection equipment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect technician work and equipment.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move more than 50 pounds.
• Openness to working on‑call/stand‑by, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support a 24/7 autonomous network.
• Comfort working in a dynamic warehouse environment with variable temperatures (heat, cold, humidity) and proximity to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and risk of electric shock.

Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000 a year. The above range is the salary range. This position will also receive generous equity for this position.

Culture

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Nimble’s Benefits

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully‑paid parking spots.

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k

Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Equity

Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program.