Travel-Heavy Field Robotics Welding Technician

Drive Capital; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Parental leave (6 weeks + 6-8 weeks)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics seeks a Field Service Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced robotic welding systems across diverse manufacturing environments. You will monitor, diagnose, and optimize automation cells, ensuring high precision and reliability while interfacing with customers for efficiency gains.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, familiarity with fabrication processes, and a willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Technical training, Trade School certification, Associate degree in Engineering Tech, or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in the design, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, preferably in manufacturing equipment.
• Welding experience is desirable, but certifications are not mandatory.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is desirable, but not required.
• Familiarity with fabrication or machine shop processes.
• Comfortable with learning and using programming languages.
• Detail-oriented with experience handling small and fragile components.
• Passionate about collaborative work in a dynamic environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a state-of-the-art multi-robotic welding system, demonstrating proficiency in robotic kinematics and dynamics.
• Load, monitor, and inspect welded assemblies with precision utilizing robotic vision systems and sensors.
• Accurately manage inventory of parts and completed assemblies.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment and cells, both locally and at customer sites.
• Record and analyze data to facilitate engineering-driven issue resolution.
• Monitor cell performance and ensure precise part fit-up.
• Operate specialized machines integrated into customer manufacturing processes.
• Integrate autonomous welding cells into customer manufacturing processes, demonstrating proficiency in robotic system integration and communication protocols.
• Service and maintain pneumatic systems, welding equipment, robotics, and electrical automation devices.
• Integrate autonomous welding cells into customer manufacturing processes.
• Gain expertise in Forge processes, including operating the cell through command prompts and code changes.
• Interface with customers to optimize equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering resources to troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Inspect, clean, and replace electrical and mechanical components.
• Demonstrate adaptability to evolving needs and rapid developments in the field.
• Willingness to travel extensively (75%+ of the time) to customer sites

Skills

Hands-on experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Programming languages

Bilingual English/Spanish (desirable)

Education

Technical training / Trade School / Associate degree in Engineering Tech

Tools

Welding equipment

Robotic vision systems

Job description

Path Robotics seeks a Field Service Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced robotic welding systems across diverse manufacturing environments. You will monitor, diagnose, and optimize automation cells, ensuring high precision and reliability while interfacing with customers for efficiency gains.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, familiarity with fabrication processes, and a willingness to travel extensively.