Field Install Technician
Path Robotics develops physical-AI robotic welding systems for manufacturing.
Funding history
About Path Robotics
Path Robotics builds autonomous welding cells and mobile welding systems powered by its Obsidian AI model, which uses real-time sensing and adaptation to weld variable industrial parts.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will travel to customer sites to build and install robotic welding cells, taking each cell from crates on the customer's floor to a fully assembled, wired and verified system ready for hand-off to Deployment Engineers. You will unpack and inventory shipments, rig and level equipment, assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and network systems, support power-up, controls checks and FARO calibration, complete QC checklists, and troubleshoot issues in the field. You will report to the Field Installation Manager, work closely with Deployment Engineering, Deployment PMs and customer plant teams, and represent the company on site. Travel is 80-90% of the time.
Requirements
- Technical training, trade school certification, associate degree in Engineering Tech, BS Engineering or related industry experience
- 5+ years in industrial automation, machine installation, field service or millwright work
- Hands-on experience in assembly, installation and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems
- Able to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and work instructions
- Experience rigging, leveling and anchoring industrial equipment
- Able to work independently on a customer site
- Clear communicator who documents work thoroughly
- Able to adapt to changing priorities, schedules and site conditions
- Valid driver's license and a passport (or ability to obtain one)
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to work at heights, climb ladders, and operate power tools and material handling equipment
- Willing to travel 80-90%, domestic and international, and work extended days, weekends and off-shift
- Able to comply with U.S. export control regulations; background check
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to build and install robotic welding cells, from delivery through hand-off to Deployment Engineering
- Receive, unpack and inventory cell shipments; verify against packing lists and flag shortages or shipping damage
- Rig, set, level and anchor cell frames, robots, positioners, fixtures and enclosures
- Assemble and route mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and network systems per build documentation
- Support power-up, controls checks, FARO measurement and calibration on site
- Complete installation QC checklists and document as-built conditions, issues and photos
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in the field and coordinate fixes with Build, Engineering and Supply Chain
- Follow EH&S requirements and keep the install area clean and organized (5S)
- Report daily progress, blockers and schedule risk to the Field Installation Manager and Deployment PM
- Feed lessons learned from the field back to Build and Engineering
- Support field service visits, retrofits and cell relocations as needed
Benefits
- Free lunch every day
- 3 weeks PTO
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave plus an additional 6-8 weeks maternity leave for the birthing parent
- 401K through Empower
- Paid Referral Bonus