Preventative Maintenance Lead Tech

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Flexible PTO

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

6 weeks parental leave + 6–8 weeks for

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking an organized Preventative Maintenance Lead Tech to own the health and reliability of our robotic welding fleet. You will build a PM schedule, drive a 90%+ completion rate, train Fleet Techs, and bridge field feedback to Engineering for impactful ECRs.

You will perform hands-on maintenance and repairs, mentor technicians, and analyze maintenance data to reduce risks while collaborating with Engineering on process improvements. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and electrical experience with industrial robotics.
• Experience maintaining or repairing automation equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Build, own, and distribute the preventative maintenance schedule across the fleet, maintaining a 90%+ PM completion rate.
• Perform hands-on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs on robotic welding equipment.
• Mentor and onboard new Fleet Techs on PM procedures and best practices.
• Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and partner on hardware improvements with Engineering.
• Record and analyze PM data to identify trends and inform issue resolution.
• Communicate PM status and risks clearly to leadership and technicians.
• Collaborate with Engineering to refine PM procedures and documentation.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Fleet management

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Trade/Technical certification or associate degree

Job description

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 an organized, hands‑on Preventative Maintenance Lead Tech to own the health and reliability of our fleet of robotic welding systems. Sitting at the center of our fleet maintenance operations, you will build and manage the preventative maintenance (PM) schedule, ensure a 90%+ completion rate, train new Fleet Techs, and serve as the critical link between the field and Engineering. You will convert real‑world floor feedback into Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) that directly improve system robustness and long‑term performance.

What You’ll Do

• Build, own, and distribute the preventative maintenance schedule across the fleet, assigning tasks to Fleet Techs to maintain a 90%+ PM completion rate
• Perform hands‑on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs on mechanical and electrical components of robotic welding equipment
• Teach, onboard, and mentor new Fleet Techs on standardized PM procedures and best practices
• Serve as the primary liaison between the field and Engineering by submitting well‑supported Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and partnering on hardware improvements
• Record, analyze, and track PM maintenance data to identify trends, mitigate cell risks, and inform engineering‑driven issue resolution
• Communicate PM status, schedule changes, and technical risks clearly to fleet leadership, technicians, and engineering stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering to continuously refine, update, and improve PM procedures and documentation

Who You Are

• Hands‑On Technical Expertise: Mechanically and electrically inclined, with experience maintaining or repairing industrial, robotic, or automation equipment
• Organized Program Owner: Strong organizational skills with the ability to build, track, and prioritize recurring schedules across multiple sites and technicians
• Cross‑Functional Communicator: Clear and confident communicator skilled at translating technical floor feedback between field techs and engineering teams
• Technical Background: Technical training, Trade School certification, Associate degree in Engineering Tech, or equivalent practical industry experience
• Data‑Driven Problem Solver: Comfortable reading maintenance data and utilizing trend analysis to drive continuous operational improvements
• Mentor Mindset: Proven experience or strong interest in training, onboarding, and supporting junior technicians
• Field‑Ready: Detail‑oriented, self‑directed, and willing to travel to customer sites as needed to support PM schedules and fleet requirements

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.