Robotics Technician – Mechatronics Engineer- Paso Robles, CA

An individual with a passion for robotics and mechatronic engineering is needed to fill a key role building agricultural robots that help feed the world.  Join the dynamic team at an international company that is pioneering robotic solutions for soft fruit production.

 What the position offers:

• Work directly with robotic hardware and software.
• Be an early contributor with the developing operations team.
• Gain hands-on experience at an innovative company that values staff and team members.
• This is a promotion-track position for the right candidate.
• Full-time, Permanent Position + Benefits TBD,  Starting salary: $65-70k/year based on experience  and qualifications.

 Requirements for this position:

• You must live within driving distance of Paso Robles, CA
• A Start-Up work ethic: Must be passionate, punctual and ready to learn on site.
• Must be able to follow and create SOPs and work instructions.
• Eagerness to build knowledge and continuously improve with a dynamic team of innovators.
• You know what you know, and you are honest & eager to fill gaps where you have more to learn.
• A strong work ethic, teamwork skills and high standards for efficiency in the workplace.
• Experience in debugging, testing, and assembling electro-mechanical hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with mechanical and electronic systems.
• Excellent communications skills – You can clearly describe problems and follow instructions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Time management and an ability to prioritize and plan work effectively.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Experience in electronics or mechanical engineering, mechatronic engineering or equivalent.

 Helpful but not required:

• BS degree
• Programming
• Experience with ROS
• Familiarity with farming operations
• Knowledge of Linux-based operating systems

 Different roles of the Robotics Technician:

• Travels to customer sites and provides field support Configures and calibrates new robots, testing their functionalities to ensure they are ready for operation on customer sites.
• Supports the development team with prototyping, testing and feedback.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems
• Maintains detailed records of tests, repair work, and system performance.
• Collaborates with team members to improve and innovate robotics processes.

 Expectations in the Position:

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance of the robotic systems, including servicing them in the workshop in Paso Robles, as well as in the field.
• Configure, calibrate and test new robots to ensure they are ready for the start of the season.
• Respond to breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner with careful prioritization of tasks.
• Maintain close communication with the Operations Manager

Key Objective:  After initial training, you will be responsible for making sure the robot fleet is  operational.  Tasks in this role include predictive maintenance, service and repairs.

For immediate consideration, send your resume and cover letter to stebbins@greenadvice.com or call  209-914-9988.