Robotic Operations Support Specialist

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics solutions company in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Robotic Operations Support Specialist to support customers with autonomous welding systems. The role involves troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensuring optimal equipment operation. Candidates should have technical training in engineering, hands-on mechanical and electrical experience, and a good customer support mindset. Experience with welding and Linux is a plus. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and may involve some travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and operate shop equipment.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.
• Adaptability to changing tasks and needs.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and operate autonomous welding cells.
• Troubleshoot issues with the welding system and customer equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs locally or on-site.
• Monitor cell performance and inspect components.

Skills

Hands-on experience in design, assembly, and troubleshooting

Customer support mindset

Welding experience

Fabrication or machine shop experience

Linux experience

Programming languages familiarity

Detail-oriented

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Technical training/Trade School certification/Associate degree in Engineering Tech/BS Engineering

Tools

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Welding equipment

Robotics

Job description

Overview

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk‑aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are looking for a Robotic Operations Support Specialist to join a team of dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic people to help create the future of manufacturing. Come solve the hardest problems with the best team on the planet!

What You’ll Do

• Support customers, interact and operate our state‑of‑the‑art autonomous welding cells.
• Interface with customers to ensure our equipment is operating efficiently.
• Coordinate with engineering resources to troubleshoot issues that may arise.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on our automation equipment or cells locally or at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot customer issues of the welding system – familiarity with electrical, mechanical and vision systems will be helpful.
• Record data as required by engineers to drive issue resolution.
• Carefully monitor cell performance and part fit‑up.
• Read engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, electrical schematics and interpret blueprints.
• Service and maintain pneumatic systems, welding equipment, robotics, and electrical automation devices.
• Integrate a sophisticated autonomous welding cell into a customer’s manufacturing process.
• Learn Forge processes in great detail and gain familiarity in operating the cell from command prompts and code changes.
• Inspect, clean, and replace electrical and mechanical components.
• Be adaptable; our needs change and develop quickly – being adaptable is a must!

Who You Are

• Technical training/Trade School certification/Associate degree in Engineering Tech/BS Engineering or related industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in design, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical & electrical systems (preferably manufacturing equipment specific).
• Good customer support mindset.
• Some welding experience (no certifications necessary).
• Have fabrication or machine shop experience.
• Linux experience.
• Comfortable with learning some programming languages.
• Detail‑oriented and have experience working with small and fragile components.
• Passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.
• Eager to learn and grow in your field.
• A plus: you are bilingual (specifically Spanish).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate and use shop equipment.
• Able to climb ladders and bend over/move into awkward positions.
• Commitment to high standards of workmanship, the production of quality products, and continuous quality improvement.
• 10‑20% travel.

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.