Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics were building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt learn and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods combining perception reasoning and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware reliable and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big hard problems are our everyday work and our team of intelligent humble and driven people make the impossible possible together.

As a Senior Hardware Technician youll be the first person to bring electricity intelligence and motion to a freshly built robotic welding cell. After our build team completes mechanical assembly the cell rolls to your bench. Youll image the PC and HMI configure the safety PLC and managed network set up the robot controller and Functional Safety Unit configure every field device on EtherNet/IP and IO-Link run a bit-level I/O check and execute the safety functional test that proves the cell is safe to move and weld. From there you hand off to our Logical Bring-Up team for software calibration and production validation.

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to live at the intersection of controls robotics and safety and who takes pride in being the person who makes a cell come alive.

What Youll Do

• Execute the full Controls Bring-Up procedure on each new cell: hardware device setup robot controller setup and safety QC.
• Configure managed switches and VLANs (control safety vision diagnostic) per the network plan.
• Update PLC firmware download the released PLC program and verify a clean startup.
• Set IPs and verify EtherNet/IP comms for valve packs IO-Link masters remote I/O blocks area scanners distance sensors and servo packs.
• Configure the welding power source (firmware update comms interface weld I/O exchange).
• Set up the robot controller end-to-end: IP remote pendant EtherNet/IP scanner/adapter mapping to PLC safety logic load controller-to-PLC interlock verification.
• Initialize zero and verify all robot base and positioner axes; configure servo parameters and home positions; set soft limits.
• Calibrate the Tool Center Point (TCP) and gravity for the welder torch and torch-cleaning-station tip pointer.
• Configure the Functional Safety Unit (FSU): coasting value robot range limit axis speed monitor speed limit; load FSU files.
• Apply the standard functionality settings (SimpleConnect energy saving jog key allocation joint velocity remap wire-feeder interference model cycle-switch-in-remote pendant password and date/time calibration pendant ladder mod and wiring serial-number job).
• Run a bit-level I/O check against the I/O list and a full safety functional test (E-stops light curtains gates interlocks); record PASS/FAIL and resolve any FAIL before sign-off.
• Pre- and post-bring-up controller backups (CMOS plus individual files) archived to the cell folder.
• Document deviations drive ECRs to resolution with the design team and contribute back to our Confluence procedure set so the next person has a better experience than you did.
• Mentor junior techs were growing the team and being a force-multiplier matters here.

Who You Are

• 3 years bringing up industrial automation cells robotic machining or assembly in a manufacturing or system-integrator environment.
• Hands-on configuration of a current six-axis industrial robot controller (Yaskawa YRC-class strongly preferred; Fanuc / ABB / KUKA experience considered).
• Working proficiency with a Logix-class safety PLC and Studio 5000 (or RSLogix 5000): firmware updates program download online edits I/O mapping troubleshooting.
• EtherNet/IP networking on the plant floor: device addressing scanner/adapter configuration managed switch and VLAN setup.
• Reading and working from electrical controls and safety drawings; comfortable doing point-to-point I/O checks with a multimeter.
• Working knowledge of robotic welding cells or comparable robotic process equipment.
• Discipline around documentation configuration backups and version control of files (CMOS PLC FSU network).
• Comfortable working in PPE (safety glasses hearing protection steel toes) in an active manufacturing environment.

Preferred but not required:

• Functional Safety Unit (FSU) configuration on Yaskawa controllers.
• IO-Link master and device commissioning.
• Welding power source setup (Miller Lincoln Fronius).
• ROS / ROS driver job-file experience for industrial robots.
• Python scripting for automating repetitive setup file renames or backup pulls.
• Experience writing or editing Confluence procedure pages work instructions or training materials.
• OSHA-10 / OSHA-30 NFPA 70E arc-flash or LOTO certifications current.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need when you need it
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave plus an additional 68 weeks for birthing parents (1214 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuseshelp us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process please contact We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.