Mission Control Specialist – Part Templating Lead Columbus, Ohio

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Mission Control Specialist – Part Templating Lead to own templating quality and throughput. This hybrid role combines hands‑on templating work with establishing team standards, scheduling, and onboarding new members.

You will drive repeatable, scalable templating operations aligned with customer and production priorities, shaping a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in part templating or related manufacturing robotics is required.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to lead and onboard teammates in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain templating standards, workflows, and best practices.
• Monitor output quality, perform spot‑checks, and coach team members.
• Manage templating schedule, balancing capacity with deadlines.
• Assign daily/weekly templating work and reprioritize as needed.
• Onboard/train new team members on templating tools and processes.
• Evaluate new hire work during ramp‑up and provide feedback.

Skills

Part templating

Robotic weld programming

CAD/CAM operations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Columbus, Ohio

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are seeking a Mission Control Specialist – Part Templating Lead to own the quality, consistency, and throughput of part templating across our Mission Control team. In this hybrid individual-contributor and team-lead role, you will do hands‑on templating work while also establishing team standards, managing project schedules, and onboarding new team members. You will be the key driver behind making our templating operations repeatable, scalable, and aligned with fast‑moving customer and production priorities.

What You’ll Do

Create, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation covering part templating standards, workflows, and edge‑case best practices

Monitor team output for consistency, performing spot‑checks and coaching team members to eliminate process drift and maintain high quality

Build, maintain, and manage the part templating schedule, balancing team capacity against shifting customer and production deadlines

Distribute daily and weekly templating assignments, reprioritizing work fluidly as business needs evolve

Onboard and train new Mission Control team members on templating tools, workflows, and quality expectations

Evaluate new hire work during ramp‑up periods, offering structured feedback until they operate independently

Balance hands‑on templating execution with operational leadership and process refinement

Who You Are

Domain Experience: Prior experience in part templating, robotic weld programming, CAD/CAM operations, or a closely related manufacturing/robotics discipline

Documentation‑Focused: High attention to detail with a natural bias toward creating clear, accessible, and organized process documentation

Schedule & Workflow Owner: Highly organized and comfortable managing team capacity, task assignment, and shifting delivery schedules

Patient Mentor: Strong, empathetic communicator who enjoys coaching team members and translating complex workflows into clear training

Self‑Directed Leader: Comfortable operating in a dual role—delivering individual high‑quality output while leading and enabling the broader team

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colo r, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.