Robotics Maintenance Technician

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

Workplace: On-Site Monday-Friday
Location: San Francisco CA (Dogpatch neighborhood)
Salary: $100-115k/year

As a Robotics Maintenance Technician you will help maximize the availability reliability and performance of robotic systems and associated equipment. This role combines hands-on mechanical electrical and mechatronics maintenance with software-level troubleshooting and system diagnostics.
Beyond routine preventive maintenance and standard troubleshooting procedures you will investigate complex robot failures that require deeper analysis of Linux-based systems software applications system logs and hardware interfaces. You will work closely with software and hardware engineers to understand system behavior isolate root causes and restore robots to operation as quickly and safely as possible.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both physical robotic systems and software tools can methodically troubleshoot unfamiliar technical problems and enjoys investigating issues that cannot be resolved through standard procedures. System-specific training will be provided by engineering to help you develop a deep understanding of the robotic platform.

Responsibilities
Software Linux & System Diagnostics
Develop a strong understanding of robotic system architecture including the relationships between software operating systems controllers sensors actuators and other hardware components.
Use Linux command-line tools to investigate system health inspect logs monitor processes and system resources and troubleshoot service or application failures.
Diagnose robot failures that cannot be resolved through standard operating procedures by collecting evidence analyzing system behavior and systematically isolating the underlying fault.
Use software tools provided by robot suppliers and manufacturers to monitor system health review error codes inspect diagnostics and support fault isolation.
Troubleshoot software configuration communication and hardware-interface issues; distinguish software-related faults from physical component failures.
Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to investigate complex issues provide detailed diagnostic findings and escalate problems requiring software changes or engineering intervention.
Robotic Hardware Maintenance & Repair
Read and interpret mechanical drawings electrical schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
Troubleshoot robotic and mechatronic systems including mechanical assemblies electrical systems motion control power systems sensors and actuators.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance hardware modifications component replacement installation and integration of robotic equipment.
Execute approved hardware repairs after identifying the underlying failure and verify proper system operation before returning equipment to service.
Safely use hand tools power tools and appropriate diagnostic equipment to maintain and repair robotic systems.
Assist with building modifying and maintaining test fixtures obstacles and structures used for robotic testing and development.
Reliability Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Perform routine equipment inspections preventive maintenance and operational monitoring to maximize uptime.
Document troubleshooting steps diagnostic evidence identified root causes repairs and post-repair validation results.
Develop and improve troubleshooting guides maintenance procedures and standard operating procedures based on lessons learned from actual failures.
Identify recurring failure patterns and recommend corrective or preventive actions to improve system reliability.
Maintain spare parts inventory coordinate parts ordering and work with suppliers on technical diagnostics and repairs.
Collaborate with operations maintenance and engineering teams to prioritize incidents and minimize operational downtime.

Required Qualifications
23 years of experience in robotics automation mechatronics equipment maintenance field service or a related technical environment.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting maintaining repairing or modifying electromechanical systems.
Practical experience using Linux systems including command-line navigation basic shell commands log inspection process monitoring and troubleshooting system or application issues.
Demonstrated ability to investigate technical problems systematically interpret diagnostic information and identify root causes beyond following predefined procedures.
Ability to work with software-based diagnostic tools and interpret system status error codes logs and equipment telemetry.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform hands-on repairs involving robotic electrical and mechanical components.
Strong analytical problem-solving documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers technicians suppliers and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience troubleshooting Linux-based robotic platforms autonomous systems embedded systems or industrial automation equipment.
Familiarity with shell scripting Python or other scripting languages for diagnostics log analysis or task automation.
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity inter-process communication hardware interfaces or distributed system components.
Experience with robotics middleware such as ROS or ROS 2 or similar robotic software frameworks.
Experience with sensors actuators motor controllers motion control systems and industrial electronics.
Experience performing root-cause analysis failure investigations testing validation and corrective maintenance.
Associate degree technical certification or equivalent hands-on experience in mechatronics robotics electronics computer engineering technology industrial automation or a related field.

Salary Range
$100000 - 115000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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