Robotics Shift Supervisor

Hire Aregio LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup environment

Early ownership potential

Cross-functional collaboration with E,

Job summary

Hire Aregio LLC in Cambridge is seeking a Shift Lead for the evening shift on our AI robotics floor. You will lead a hands-on team, operate robots, ensure safety, and maintain data quality, while collaborating with engineering, product, and research.

The role is a full-time contract (12 months) with hours 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday, onsite in Cambridge. Compensation is $52–$55 per hour with strong growth potential in a funded startup.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in manufacturing, automation, or hands-on ops roles.
• Experience as shift lead, supervisor, or senior technician.
• Familiar with safety protocols and stop procedures.
• Comfort with Linux command line and basic tooling.
• Ability to assess data quality and report issues clearly.
• Proficient in Python or Bash scripting.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
• Available Mon–Fri, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, on-site in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Run the evening shift: assignments, rotations, breaks, priorities.
• Own safety with pre-shift briefings, stop-and-flag protocols, first-responder duties.
• Handle shift handoffs and write end-of-shift reports actionable by all.
• Operate robots with your team and pursue teleoperation training.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software, apply fixes, escalate to on-call engineers with reports.
• Keep operations moving when a robot goes down by reassigning operators.
• Monitor data quality in real time and flag sessions for review or re-collection.
• Coach operators and turn feedback into clear action items for the team.
• Spot gaps in SOPs and checklists, proposing improvements.
• Close out night with robots charging and floor ready for morning.

Skills

Shift lead experience

Electromechanical troubleshooting

Linux basics

Safety protocols

Python scripting

Data collection

Team leadership

VR/teleoperation

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Job description

Type: Full-time contract, 12 months (30+ hours/week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Pay: $52 to $55 per hour

Run the night shift where robots go to school

We’re a well-funded AI robotics startup in Cambridge, and we collect the data that teaches general-purpose robots how to do, well, almost anything. We need a Shift Lead to take charge of the evening shift on our robotics floor.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll keep the team safe and productive, make sure the data we collect is top quality, and jump in to operate robots alongside your crew. You’ll also be an early hire at a brand-new company, working directly with engineering, product, and research, and your feedback will shape how we build and operate.

What you’ll do

• Run the evening shift: robot and task assignments, rotations, breaks, and priorities
• Own safety with pre-shift briefings, stop-and-flag protocols, and first-responder duties
• Handle shift handoffs and write end-of-shift reports that anyone can act on
• Operate robots with your team and build your teleoperation skills through structured training
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, apply documented fixes, and elevate tricky problems to on-call engineering with clear, reproducible reports
• Keep things moving when a robot goes down by reassigning operators and rebalancing priorities
• Watch data quality in real time and flag sessions that need review or re-collection
• Coach operators, gather their feedback, and turn it into clear action items for the wider team
• Spot gaps in our SOPs and checklists, and suggest improvements
• Close out each night with robots stored and charging, equipment staged, and the floor ready for morning

What you bring

• 4+ years in manufacturing, industrial automation, field service, or another hands-on technical operations environment, including time as a shift lead, supervisor, or senior technician
• Hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting experience, including comfort with hand tools and a multimeter
• Working comfort with Linux command line basics, logs, issue trackers, and picking up new tools with limited documentation
• A track record of enforcing safety protocols, including calling a stop when something’s wrong
• Good judgment about which to fix on shift and what to elevate
• Availability Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, onsite in Cambridge
• Experience with robotic, mechatronic, or industrial automation systems
• Exposure to VR, teleoperation, drones, or other remote-operated platforms
• Data collection, labeling, or quality inspection experience
• Python or Bash scripting
• First aid and CPR certification
• Practical use of AI tools to improve your workflow

Physical requirements

• Stand and move through an active robot lab for extended periods
• Work for extended periods in a VR headset with the spatial awareness to operate robots safely
• Work comfortably alongside moving robots and wear PPE as required
• Lift 50 lbs

Why you’ll love it

• Join a brand-new team at a funded startup
• Take on real ownership and visibility as an early hire
• Work side by side with engineering, product, and research
• Help shape the product and how we operate