Robot Service Technician

HireArt; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthcare benefits (employer)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and life insurance coverage

Job summary

HireArt is recruiting a Robot Service Technician to support production, maintenance, and repair of self-driving delivery robots. The role covers assembly, sensor installation, diagnostics, and fieldwork in the Philadelphia area.

Ideal candidates have hardware experience in automotive or manufacturing settings, strong problem-solving abilities, and willingness to travel locally for onsite support.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and electrical tools, including measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D mechanical drawings.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR; no CDL required.
• Comfortable working in field environments and lifting 50+ lbs.
• Soldering and crimping experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble harnesses, cables, and connectors for self-driving delivery robots.
• Install and replace sensors (LiDAR, cameras, ultrasonic).
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the robot fleet.
• Diagnose breakdowns and support service campaigns; test mechanical and electrical components.
• Travel between local locations to provide onsite field support; participate in R&D support as needed.

Skills

Reading 2D drawings

Attention to detail

Field service mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Soldering

Crimping

Electrical testing tools

AC/DC handling

Job description

Expected compensation: 23.00 - 28.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client hire a hands-on, versatile Robot Service Technician to support the production, maintenance, and repair of self-driving delivery robots. This role involves a variety of tasks, including mechanical and electrical assembly, troubleshooting, and fieldwork.

The ideal candidates will have experience in automotive or manufacturing environments, a proactive mindset, and the ability to handle diverse responsibilities.

Production And Assembly

As a Robot Service Technician, you'll:

• Assemble harnesses, cables, and connectors for self-driving delivery robots.
• Install and replace sensors (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors).

Maintenance And Repairs

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the robot fleet.
• Diagnose breakdowns, investigate incidents, and execute service campaigns.
• Test and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components, including suspensions and batteries.

Field Support

• Travel between local locations to provide onsite support when needed.
• Handle rapid prototyping, testing, and inventory management.

Research And Development Support

• Assist in R&D experiments, contributing to the development of new projects.

Requirements

• Experience with mechanical and electrical tools, including measuring equipment
• Experience assembling and disassembling electrical components
• Ability to read and interpret 2D mechanical drawings
• Experience installing custom electronic modules
• Comfortable working with AC/DC currents
• Valid driver’s license (clean MVR for the last 12 months; no CDL required)
• Comfortable working in field environments
• Ability to lift and move items over 50 pounds
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, logical approach to problem-solving
• Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Creative and adaptable mindset to tackle diverse technical challenges
• Automotive retrofitting experience is a huge plus!

Preferred Experience

• Background in electric vehicle (EV) service, automotive plants, dealership service, or similar environment
• General computer literacy
• Soldering and crimping experience

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full-time, 1-year contract position (with the possibility of extension) staffed via HireArt. It is available to candidates local to the Fishtown, PA area. While the role is based onsite, you are not required to be on campus for all working hours; however, you must be able to arrive on short notice, any day of the week.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.