Robotic Operations Support Specialist, Weekend Shift

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Robotic Operations Support Specialist to join a team focused on advancing industrial robots and autonomous welding cells. The role involves supporting customers, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation equipment at Path Robotics sites and customer locations.

The position requires hands-on mechanical and electrical experience, Linux familiarity, and a customer-focused mindset. Travel 10–20% is expected, with schedule Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, and shift differential

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in design, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical & electrical systems (manufacturing equipment)
• Linux experience and willingness to learn programming languages
• Strong customer support mindset and collaboration
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support customers and operate running autonomous welding cells
• Interface with customers to ensure equipment operates efficiently
• Coordinate with engineering resources to troubleshoot issues
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics
• Inspect, clean, and replace electrical and mechanical components
• Travel 10–20% to customer sites as needed

Skills

Linux experience

Programming languages

Customer support mindset

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Tech

BS Engineering or related field

Job description

At Path we work on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and sensors to make industrial robots intelligent. Our transformative technology, like our robotic welding system, enables hardware to do more with less human input.

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!

This role is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Shift differential is applied.

What You’ll Do

Build the Path Forward

At Path we work on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and sensors to make industrial robots intelligent. Our transformative technology, like our robotic welding system, enables hardware to do more with less human input.

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!

This role is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Shift differential is applied.

What You’ll Do

• Support Customers, interact and operate running our state of the art autonomous welding cells
• Interface with customers to ensure our equipment is operating efficiently.
• Coordinate with our engineering resources to troubleshoot issues that may arise.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on our automation equipment/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 - so 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours