Robot Technician

NGV Talent; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NGV Talent is seeking Robot Technicians to deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and support warehouse robotic systems. This role blends mechanical and electrical repair with Linux-based software troubleshooting, and involves working with engineering teams to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with robotics or automation equipment, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills, and comfort with Linux command-line tools. Onsite work in New Jersey may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing robots, automation systems, or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable using multimeters, hand tools, torque tools, soldering equipment, and electrical crimping tools.
• Basic Linux command-line experience and ability to run predefined scripts.
• Ability to review logs and follow technical procedures precisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication and detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently and with customers and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support robotic fleets in warehouse environments.
• Commission, test, configure, and debug robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Diagnose failures and perform routine maintenance.
• Use Linux commands to review logs and run diagnostics scripts.
• Flash firmware and perform basic software configuration.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve complex issues.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs with standard tools.
• Maintain accurate service and repair documentation.

Skills

Robotics repair

Mechanical troubleshoot

Electrical troubleshoot

Linux CLI

Scripting basics

Log review

Documentation

Customer interaction

Independent work

Physical stamina

Tools

Multimeters

Soldering

Crimping tools

Torque tools

SSH access

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring Robot Technicians to deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and support advanced warehouse robotic systems. This is a hands-on role combining mechanical and electrical repair with Linux-based software troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has strong hardware troubleshooting skills and is also comfortable using command-line tools, reviewing logs, running scripts, and working with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and support robotic fleets in warehouse environments
• Commission, test, configure, and debug robotic systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software-related robot issues
• Diagnose failures and perform routine and incident-based maintenance
• Use Linux command-line tools to review logs, run scripts, and support diagnostics
• Flash firmware and perform basic software configuration and troubleshooting
• Work with engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using multimeters and related diagnostic equipment
• Complete mechanical repairs, assembly, adjustments, and component replacement
• Use soldering, crimping, torque, and standard hand tools as part of daily repairs
• Support root-cause analysis for major field incidents
• Provide onsite technical support and training to customer teams
• Maintain accurate service and repair documentation

Requirements

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing robots, industrial equipment, automation systems, mechatronics, or similar equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable using multimeters, hand tools, torque tools, soldering equipment, and electrical crimping tools
• Basic Linux command-line experience
• Comfortable navigating directories, reviewing logs, and running predefined scripts
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and explain your troubleshooting process
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues
• Comfortable working directly with customers and engineering teams
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Linux & Software Experience

• Comfortable using basic Linux commands such as cd, ls, cat, grep, and tail
• Able to connect to robotic systems using SSH
• Able to run predefined Bash or diagnostic scripts
• Able to review system logs and identify basic errors
• Comfortable opening and editing basic configuration files using nano or vim
• Able to follow step-by-step software troubleshooting procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of troubleshooting or debugging experience in robotics, industrial automation, mechatronics, or similar systems
• Mobile robotics experience
• Experience with basic system administration or network configuration
• Familiarity with relational databases or SQL
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, system block diagrams, circuit schematics, and engineering manuals
• Experience supporting robotic deployments or field service operations
• Experience working directly with engineering teams on hardware and software issues