Robot Field Technician

Service Robot Co.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Robot Co. seeks field technicians to install, maintain, and repair commercial robots on customer sites in Joliet, IL. Work is on-site with remote support from a specialist.

You will complete on-site visits, document issues, and follow safety procedures while building hands-on robotics experience. Prior robotics experience not required; training is provided through our academy and in-person sessions.

Qualifications

• Practical experience fixing or maintaining equipment.
• Reliability and clear communication are essential.
• Willingness to ask for help and report mistakes.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install robots and verify functionality at customer sites.
• Find and fix mechanical, electrical, and software problems.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Explain issues and repairs to customers clearly.

Skills

Field service

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Safety procedures

Job description

Joliet, Illinois | Field work | Contract, paid per work order | $25 to $55 per hour

About Service Robot Co.

Service Robot Co. helps businesses across all 50 states choose, deploy and maintain commercial robots, with 24/7 support. We supply all types of robots for all types of automation. We handle site assessments, robot selection, installation, system integration and team training. Purchase, financing and rental options are available, backed by ongoing maintenance and repairs. One partner from your first consultation through everyday operation.

The role

Visit customer sites to install, maintain, and repair commercial robots. You will work on site with support from a remote specialist.

What you will do

• Install robots and check that they work correctly.
• Find and fix mechanical, electrical, and software problems.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance.
• Explain the problem and the repair to the customer.
• Record each visit with photos, job notes, and customer sign-off.
• Keep your tools and spare parts ready.
• Follow site and equipment safety procedures.

What we are looking for

• Practical experience fixing or maintaining equipment. Field service, appliance repair, low-voltage work, and facilities maintenance are useful backgrounds.
• Reliability, clear communication, and accurate job records.
• Willingness to ask for help and report mistakes.
• Availability to drive to customer sites, work in different weather conditions, and lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Previous Robotics Experience Is Not Required.

Training

You will complete an online course through our Service Robot Co. Academy, followed by in-person training and the industry certifications needed for this role. The Academy is certificate training that we subsidize. Your first job is paid, with a specialist supporting you remotely.

Share your work

If you have a resume, portfolio, project links, photos, videos, or other examples of your work, please include them with your application. We would like to see something you have built, fixed, installed, or worked on. Work from a job, a course, or a personal project is welcome. Share only material you have permission to share. These are optional, so you can still apply if you do not have them.