Field Installation Supervisor

About the role

At Path Robotics, we’re attacking a trillion dollar opportunity—doing things that have never been done before to support an industry hurting from a lack of skilled labor. The Field Installation Supervisor owns the installation of Path’s robotic welding systems at customer sites—mechanical, electrical, devices, and safety—from equipment arrival on the dock through a completed, verified install ready for commissioning. This is a working leadership role: you’ll direct a dedicated Path field deployment crew, coordinate subcontracted trades (riggers, electricians, millwrights), and serve as Path’s on-site point of contact with the customer. It’s a field-forward position (60–70% travel) for a hands-on leader who can run a safe, organized, on-site job and hold the install to Path’s quality standard every time—while making each install better than the last.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system installation at customer sites: rigging and equipment placement, mechanical assembly, rail and structure alignment, electrical power and controls wiring, device integration, and safety system installation
• Supervise and develop a Path field deployment crew—assigning work, setting daily targets, verifying workmanship, and building the team’s capability across installs
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors (riggers, electricians, millwrights, and other trades), including scope review, scheduling, and quality acceptance of their work
• Leader of site safety: run job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, LOTO, and permit-to-work processes; enforce Path and customer site safety requirements without exception
• Plan installs before wheels-up: review site readiness, utilities, rigging plans, material staging, tooling lists, and schedules; flag gaps to the customer and internal teams early
• Own install quality: verify workmanship against drawings, tolerances, and checklists; document as-built conditions, punch lists, and deviations; and hold both Path crew and subcontractors to the standard before handoff to commissioning
• Drive continuous improvement of the installation process: develop and refine standard work, install checklists, and site playbooks; track quality escapes and rework; and lead root-cause corrective action when installs miss the mark
• Act as the on-site face of Path with the customer: communicate daily progress, manage expectations, and resolve site issues professionally
• Drive schedule: track install progress against plan, escalate risks early, and make smart trade-off calls in the field
• Feed lessons learned back to engineering, build, and deployment teams to improve install packages, documentation, and future site execution

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience installing industrial equipment or automation systems in the field, with at least 2 years leading crews or trades on customer sites
• Strong working knowledge across mechanical installation (rigging, alignment, anchoring), industrial electrical (480V power, controls wiring, terminations), and device/safety system integration
• Able to read and work from mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and site layout plans
• A safety-first leader: experienced with LOTO, JHAs, fall protection, and managing safety on active customer job sites
• A confident coordinator of subcontracted trades—you can scope, schedule, direct, and quality-check work you didn’t perform yourself
• A clear, professional communicator with customers, from floor operators to plant leadership
• Organized and self-directed: you can run a multi-week install site with minimal home-office support
• A continuous improvement mindset: you treat every install as a chance to make the next one faster, safer, and higher quality—experience with lean tools, standard work, or root-cause problem solving (5 Whys, 8D) preferred
• Able and willing to travel 60–70%, including extended stays at customer sites; valid driver’s license and ability to travel within North America required
• Experience with robotic systems, welding equipment, or capital equipment installation is a plus
• OSHA 30, rigging/signal person certification, or electrical licensure is a plus

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work is performed at customer manufacturing sites and in Path’s Columbus, OH facilities, in active industrial environments with noise, welding operations, and moving equipment
• Must be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, fall protection as required)
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at height for extended periods; regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• 60–70% travel, including overnight and multi-week stays at customer sites

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 (12-14 weeks total)
• 401K through Empower
• Paid Referral Bonus

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site, Field Service