Robot Service Technician

About the role

HireArt is helping our client hire a hands-on, versatile Robot Service Technician to support the production, maintenance, and repair of self-driving delivery robots. This role involves a variety of tasks, including mechanical and electrical assembly, troubleshooting, and fieldwork. The ideal candidates will have experience in automotive or manufacturing environments, a proactive mindset, and the ability to handle diverse responsibilities.

Production and assembly

• Assemble harnesses, cables, and connectors for self-driving delivery robots
• Install and replace sensors (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors)

Maintenance and repairs

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the robot fleet
• Diagnose breakdowns, investigate incidents, and execute service campaigns
• Test and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components, including suspensions and batteries

Field support

• Travel between local locations to provide onsite support when needed
• Handle rapid prototyping, testing, and inventory management

Research and development support

• Assist in R&D experiments, contributing to the development of new projects

Requirements

• Experience with mechanical and electrical tools, including measuring equipment
• Experience assembling and disassembling electrical components
• Ability to read and interpret 2D mechanical drawings
• Experience installing custom electronic modules
• Comfortable working with AC/DC currents
• Valid driver's license (clean MVR for the last 12 months; no CDL required)
• Comfortable working in field environments
• Ability to lift and move items over 50 pounds
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, logical approach to problem-solving
• Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Creative and adaptable mindset to tackle diverse technical challenges
• Automotive retrofitting experience is a huge plus!

Preferred experience

• Background in electric vehicle (EV) service, automotive plants, dealership service, or similar environment
• General computer literacy
• Soldering and crimping experience

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Pay and schedule

23.00 - 28.00 USD Per Hour. This is a full-time, 1-year contract position (with the possibility of extension) staffed via HireArt. It is available to candidates local to the Fishtown, PA area. While the role is based onsite, you are not required to be on campus for all working hours; however, you must be able to arrive on short notice, any day of the week.