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 our team in Columbus, OH. You will support and operate our autonomous welding cells at customer sites, interfacing with clients to ensure smooth operation and collaborating with engineering to troubleshoot issues.

This role requires hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, and comfort with learning programming concepts. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical training or associate/bachelors in engineering tech or related field.
• Hands-on design, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Comfortable with learning programming concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and operate autonomous welding cells on site.
• Interface with customers to ensure equipment runs efficiently.
• Coordinate with engineering to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on automation equipment.
• Read schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems.
• Record data for engineers to drive issue resolution.
• Attend to robotic cells during manufacturing integration and ramp.
• Travel 10–20% to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Linux experience

Customer support mindset

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Technical degree or related experience

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

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