Robotics Field Service Technician — Welding & Automation

Roboticsconnected; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave (6 + 6–8 weeks)

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Field Service Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced robotic welding systems across customer sites. You will apply mechanical and electrical expertise to integrate autonomous welding cells and ensure optimal equipment performance in diverse manufacturing environments.

The role requires extensive travel (75%+), hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems in manufacturing equipment.
• Welding experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Fluent in English; Spanish desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a state-of-the-art multi-robotic welding system.
• Load, monitor, and inspect welded assemblies with robotic vision systems.
• Manage inventory of parts and completed assemblies.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment and cells.
• Record and analyze data to support engineering-driven issue resolution.
• Interface with customers to optimize equipment efficiency.

Skills

Robotics systems

Welding knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Robotics vision

Spanish language

Education

Trade School certification

Associate degree in Engineering Tech

Job description

Path Robotics is seeking a Field Service Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced robotic welding systems across customer sites. You will apply mechanical and electrical expertise to integrate autonomous welding cells and ensure optimal equipment performance in diverse manufacturing environments.

The role requires extensive travel (75%+), hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.