Technician

Standard Bots; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bots is seeking a Technician to join the Implementation team in Philadelphia. You will assemble robotic cells in our shop, wire panels, and route cables while following NEC standards. You will travel to customer sites with Automation Engineers to install systems and troubleshoot issues on-site or remotely.

Safety, precision, and clear communication are essential to success. We value 1–3 years of hands-on electrical or mechanical assembly, the ability to read schematics and BOMs, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical assembly or installation.
• Ability to read wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, and BOMs.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or hands-on technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic automation cells from drawings and BOMs, including frame assembly, fixture mounting, and component installation.
• Wire electrical panels, junction boxes, and field devices per schematics and NEC standards.
• Route cable, conduit, and pneumatic lines within automation cells to drawing specifications.
• Perform pre-ship checks: continuity testing, sensor verification, and documentation of as-built deviations.
• Travel to customer sites to install robotic automation systems alongside Automation Engineers.
• Coordinate equipment rigging, anchoring, and utility connections with customer facilities teams.
• Commission mechanical and electrical systems on-site: equipment integration, alignment, cable dressing, and sensor setup.
• Support FAT/SAT processes and installation punch lists to closure.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues remotely or on-site; escalate software issues with clear documentation.
• Log support cases, capture symptoms and steps taken, and follow through until issues are resolved.
• Contribute field observations back to engineering to help prevent recurring issues.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Electro-mech training

Tools

CAD drawings (2D/SolidWorks)

Multimeter

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Propel human productivity through the world’s most accessible robots.

People don't work at Standard Bots to make robots. They work here to make tomorrow easier. It’s fascinating, rewarding, and most of all, incredibly difficult to do. That’s why we’re searching for people who are up for the challenge. Who are optimistic about the future. Who are hell-bent on accelerating human progress through the integration of hardware, software, firmware, and electronics. If you’re as motivated by the possibilities as we are, join us.

Our teammates have joined us from pioneering companies:

Technician

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Implementation

About Standard Bots

Standard Bots is a New York-based robotics company building AI-powered six-axis robot arms designed and manufactured in the United States. Founded to make industrial automation more accessible and affordable, Standard Bots takes a vertically integrated approach — developing its own hardware, software, vision system, and electronics — so manufacturers of all sizes can deploy robots without specialized expertise or coding skills. Standard Bots' robots are trusted by organizations ranging from independent machine shops to NASA and Lockheed Martin. Standard Bots is the largest U.S. industrial robotics company by robots shipped and one of the fastest-growing in the industry.

Location

This role is onsite 5 days/week onsite in our South East PA shop

Role overview

As a Technician on the Implementation team, you are the hands‑on builder behind Standard Bots' integrated turn‑key systems. You'll assemble and wire robotic cells in our shop, travel to customer sites to support machine installations alongside Automation Engineers, and serve as the first point of contact when deployed systems need attention. You're equally at home at a workbench wiring an electrical panel as you are on a factory floor aligning a robot installation. You take pride in clean work, follow safety procedures without being told, and communicate clearly when something doesn't look right.

What you'll do

Shop Build & Wiring

• Assemble robotic automation cells from mechanical drawings and BOMs (bill of materials), including frame assembly, fixture mounting, and component installation
• Wire electrical panels, junction boxes, and field devices per engineering schematics and NEC standards
• Route cable, conduit, and pneumatic lines within automation cells to drawing specifications
• Perform pre-ship checks: continuity testing, sensor verification, and documentation of as-built deviations

Machine Installation

• Travel to customer sites to install robotic automation systems alongside Automation Engineers
• Coordinate equipment rigging, anchoring, and utility connections with customer facilities teams
• Commission mechanical and electrical systems on-site: equipment integration, alignment, cable dressing, and sensor setup
• Support FAT/SAT processes and work through installation punch lists to closure

First-Line Support

• Serve as the primary first responder for customer support requests during warranty and post-deployment periods
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues remotely or on‑site; escalat[e] software‑level issues to Automation Engineers with clear documentation
• Log support cases, capture symptoms and steps taken, and follow through until issues are resolved
• Contribute field observations back to engineering to help prevent recurring issues

Shop & Documentation

• Maintain shop workspaces, inventory, and tooling in clean, organized condition
• Complete build records and update drawings with as-built changes
• Support the development and refinement of build procedures, wiring standards, and installation checklists

What you'll bring

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in electrical or mechanical assembly, industrial installation, or field service
• Demonstrated ability to read and work from wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, and BOMs
• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or hands‑on technical environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in wire termination, panel wiring, and reading electrical schematics
• Mechanical assembly skills: hand tools, power tools, fastener torque, and basic fixture alignment
• Ability to interpret BOMs, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings accurately
• Basic troubleshooting with a multimeter and standard test equipment
• Comfortable using computers for logging support tickets, updating documentation, and coordinating remote troubleshooting

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Hands‑on and self‑motivated: you take ownership of your work and your workspace
• Comfortable working independently in the shop and at customer sites; willing to travel
• Clear communicator: you document your work accurately, flag issues early, and loop in the right people
• Safety‑conscious: you follow procedures, use PPE, and look out for your teammates

Nice to have

• Experience with robot systems, cobots, or industrial automation equipment
• OSHA 10 course or equivalent safety training
• Electrical apprenticeship, vocational training, or associate's degree in an electromechanical field
• Experience with pneumatic systems and component installation
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting 2D CAD or SolidWorks drawings
• Willingness to travel for customer site installations (estimated 25–50% travel)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $100,000. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full‑time employees.

Informed by history. Inspired by the future. Not long ago, computers were hobbyist projects. They were clunky, limited machines fiddled with only by highly‑trained engineers. Then came the Apple II, a marvel of vertical integration that became the first "complete, ready‑to‑use computer". And in an instant, everything changed. Computing became a productivity curve bender. A tool that could be used by anybody. A joyful, interesting, and easy way to get things done. At Standard Bots, we're taking a similar approach. We're designing better hardware and easier‑to‑use software together to once again accelerate what humans are capable of achieving — this time, with robots. The amount of work to get there is immense, but so is the opportunity.

Leadership team

Evan Beard Co-Founder, CEO
David Golden Co-Founder
Zach Tomkinson President
Ashley Higgins Chief Strategy Officer
Rohan Mehra VP, Operations
Hunjoo Kim Head of Manufacturing Operations
Lee Gross Head of Software
Robert Irwin Head ofHardware
Kelsee Hober Head of Product
Leif Jentoft Head of AI Solutions
Lars Bach Head of System Architecture

Our Investors

General Catalyst Website
Amazon Industrial Fund Website
Samsung Next Website
Box Group Website

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