Technical Set Builder

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Equity incentive package

Job summary

A robotics technology company in Austin, Texas is looking for a creative Robot Scene Builder to design and construct physical scenes for their robots to interact with. The role requires proficiency with tools and an ability to tackle unique challenges creatively. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction, project planning, and collaboration within diverse teams. This position offers a competitive salary and a motivational equity incentive package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with hand and power tools and construction techniques.
• Ability to create concept drawings and project layouts.
• Strong portfolio of previous creative projects is a plus.
• Attention to detail, safety-conscious, and collaborative.
• Portfolio or examples of creative build projects.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed physical scenes and props from various materials.
• Develop clear project plans and manage resources effectively.
• Collaborate with engineers to replicate challenging elements.
• Operate various hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Ensure scenes are safe, stable, and ready for repeated robot use.

Skills

Proficiency with hand tools

Creative problem-solving

Project planning

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Fabrication

Portfolio

Project planning

Read blueprints

Safety

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Our mission is to train robots to operate in human environments and assist with complex tasks. To achieve this, we collect vast amounts of motion capture data by having our robots perform various customer use cases in a controlled lab setting.

We are seeking a creative and highly skilled Robot Scene Builder to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to design, construct, and maintain physical scenes that accurately replicate real-world environments and customer use cases. This is a hands‑on, creative role that requires an individual who is not only proficient with tools but also has a knack for problem‑solving and thinking outside the box, much like a theatrical set builder.

You are a resourceful and "handy" individual who enjoys both physical and mental challenges. You get a thrill from taking a creative idea and bringing it to life with your own two hands. You are excited by the prospect of building the physical world that our advanced robots will interact with, and you're ready to tackle novel problems with creative and practical solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Scene Construction & Design: Build detailed physical scenes and props using a variety of materials and elements, including wood, plastic, and metal to simulate environments like manufacturing floors, kitchens, or warehouses. This includes creating initial layouts and concept drawings.
• Project Planning: Develop a clear plan for each scene, including a bill of materials (BOM) to track and manage all necessary resources and a build schedule to ensure timely completion.
• Tool Proficiency: Operate a wide range of hand tools, power tools (e.g., saws, drills, sanders), and other equipment safely and effectively to create custom structures.
• Problem‑Solving: Collaborate with engineers and Product team members to understand the specific requirements of a use case and creatively replicate challenging elements (e.g., building a simple mock‑up of a complex machine).
• Environment Maintenance: Ensure that all constructed scenes are safe, stable, and well‑maintained for repeated use by the robots.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering, Operations, and Product teams to ensure scenes are built to the correct specifications for data collection.
• Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized workshop environment.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a role requiring proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic construction techniques. This could include experience in carpentry, theater set design, fabrication, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio or examples of previous creative projects are a plus.
• Experience in planning and managing a project from concept to completion, including the ability to create concept drawings, project layouts, and a bill of materials (BOM).
• Excellent creative and problem‑solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to create effective solutions with limited resources (both physical and financial).
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, technical drawings, or sketches.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse team.
• A proactive and independent work ethic, taking ownership of projects from conception to completion.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proven experience in field service or technical support roles, preferably in the robotics industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate
• Competitive salary w/ benefits
• Highly motivating equity incentive package