Production Technician

Cohesive Robotics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry City campus

US manufacturing revival

Job summary

Cohesive Robotics, based in New York, NY, is seeking a motivated production technician to join our engineering team as we scale our AI-powered robotic solutions for manufacturers.

You will assemble parts for robotic workcells, build control cabinets, prototype new parts, and support deployments using the Argus OS. This role offers hands-on growth in a startup setting and opportunities to contribute to domestic manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering fields or equivalent.
• Trade school or two-year programs may be considered.
• Solid mechanical concepts and assembly practices.
• Proficient with shop tools and basic material handling.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts, fixturing, and subsystems for robotic workcells.
• Build and maintain control cabinets and wiring.
• Prototype new parts using 3D printing and shop tools.
• Operate Argus OS HMI and run proof-of-concept evaluations.
• Monitor system logs and support data collection during testing.
• Create and update engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Perform inventory checks and keep the shop floor organized.
• Collaborate with forward-deployed engineers on deployments.
• Take on other duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

Shop tools

Electrical basics

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Trade school

Tools

CNC machines

PLC programming

Electrical harnessing

Job description

Job Description Overview

At Cohesive Robotics, we’re building smarter robots to modernize manufacturing’s most common fabrication processes. We combine proven, industry-standard robotic arms with our proprietary Argus OS software stack to make it easier-than-ever for manufacturers of all sizes to automate tedious and hazardous tasks such as sanding, welding and polishing.

We are seeking a highly-motivated production technician to work alongside our engineering team as we scale our game-changing AI-powered robotic solutions for manufacturers.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble parts, fixturing, and mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic subsystems for our robotic workcells.
• Build and maintain control cabinets, which includes hands-on experience making custom cable harnesses, and panel wiring.
• Perform rapid prototyping for new parts and fixtures, utilizing 3D printing and standard shop tools.
• Operate our Argus OS HMI to stress test systems and perform Proof Of Concept evaluations on customer parts.
• Monitor and capture system event logs during operation, including verifying system readiness, calibration and results from testing to support data collection.
• Create, follow, and update engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Conduct inventory checking, and take ownership of maintaining and organizing the shop floor.
• Work with forward-deployed engineers to support deployed systems.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned as needed.

Who You Are

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or similar.
• Trade school or two-year degree programs in advanced manufacturing (or similar) may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical concepts, common machine assembly best practices
• Proficient with shop tools and basic material handling equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting tools (e.g. multimeter usage)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively
• Able to work as a team player and as an individual contributor
• Highly motivated, organized, innovative, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about robotics and eager to work in a startup environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience as a line operator in assembly or packaging/shipping environment
• 2+ years fabrication and/or manufacturing factory floor experience (welding, grinding, finishing)
• Experience setting up and operating computer-controlled machinery such as CNC mills
• Experience with designing and/or programming PLCs, industrial robots, mobile robots, or other mechatronic systems

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Up to 75% time will be spent in a light manufacturing environment requiring basic PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection). Other time spent in an office environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate and use shop equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Work location may extend to temporary deployments to production sites in the tri-state area and customer sites across the United States.

Unique Benefits

• Creative and bustling campus at Industry City with convenient public transit access.
• Early contributor to a transformative product helping bring back manufacturing to the United States.