Production Technician (NYC) - PT/FT

Cohesive Robotics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry City campus

Public transit access

Job summary

Cohesive Robotics in NYC is hiring a Production Technician to join the engineering team and help scale our AI-powered robotic solutions for manufacturers. You will assemble mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic subsystems, build control cabinets, and prototype new parts using 3D printing and standard tools.

The role requires hands-on capability, strong collaboration, and a startup-driven mindset. Part-time or full-time arrangements are available; on-site at Industry City, NYC.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or similar.
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical concepts and 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 and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts, fixturing, and subsystems for robotic workcells.
• Build and maintain control cabinets and wire harnesses.
• Prototype parts using 3D printing and standard shop tools.
• Operate Argus OS HMI to stress test systems and evaluate POC parts.
• Monitor system logs and support data collection.
• Create and update engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Conduct inventory checks and organize the shop floor.
• Support deployed systems with forward-deployed engineers.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

Shop tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/Robotics/Mechatronics

Trade school / 2-year manufacturing degree

Tools

3D printing

Shop tools

Multimeter

CNC mills

Job description

Production Technician (NYC) - PT/FT

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

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

• Pursuing an 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.

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.

Pay range: $20-32 per hour, based on experience. Part-time or full-time work schedules available.