Preventative Maintenance Lead Tech

Path Robotics, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave (6+ weeks) and extended

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics, Inc. is seeking an organized Preventative Maintenance Lead Tech to own the health and reliability of our robotic welding fleet. You will build the PM schedule, ensure 90%+ completion, and train new Fleet Techs while serving as the bridge between field operations and Engineering.

You will convert floor feedback into Engineering Change Requests and drive hardware improvements, data-driven issue resolution, and ongoing PM process enhancements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude for industrial robotics and automation equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to build, track, and prioritise recurring PM schedules across multiple sites.
• Clear communication translating field feedback to engineering teams and back.
• Ability to read maintenance data and use trends to drive operational improvements.
• Experience or interest in training, onboarding, and supporting junior technicians.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to support PM schedules and fleet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, own, and distribute the preventative maintenance schedule across the fleet to maintain a 90%+ completion rate.
• Perform hands-on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs on robotic welding equipment.
• Teach, onboard, and mentor Fleet Techs on PM procedures and best practices.
• Submit well-supported Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and partner on hardware improvements with Engineering.
• Record and analyze PM data to identify trends and mitigate cell risks.
• Communicate PM status and risks clearly to fleet leadership, technicians, and engineering stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering to refine PM procedures and documentation.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Program ownership

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven analysis

Mentor and training

Field readiness and travel

Education

Technical training or Associate degree in Engineering Tech

Job description

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.

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