Field Install Technician

Path Robotics • Columbus, OH

5h

About The Position

As a Field Installation Technician at Path Robotics, you will travel to customer sites to build and install robotic welding cells. You will help take each cell from delivery in crates through assembly, wiring, verification, and hand-off to Deployment Engineering. You will report to the Field Installation Manager and work closely with Deployment Engineering, Deployment PMs, and customer plant teams. The role involves 80–90% domestic and international travel, often for multiple weeks at a time, and requires representing Path professionally at customer sites.

The position also supports field service visits, retrofits, and cell relocations as needed. Install work takes place in active manufacturing plants and may involve noise, heat, welding fumes, and arc-flash exposure; PPE is provided. Schedules may require extended days, weekends, or off-shift work to meet customer timelines.

The role may support work under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. It may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR, and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Candidates must be able to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. Employment may be contingent on a background check consistent with applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Technical training, trade school certification, an associate degree in Engineering Technology, a BS in Engineering, or related industry experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, machine installation, field service, or millwright work.
• Hands-on experience assembling, installing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience rigging, leveling, and anchoring industrial equipment.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites and represent Path professionally with customer plant teams.
• Clear communication skills, thorough work documentation, and willingness to raise problems early.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and site conditions.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and eagerness to learn and grow in the field.
• Valid driver's license and a passport, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate shop equipment, power tools, and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights with fall protection, and bend or move into awkward positions.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods in active manufacturing plants, including environments with noise, heat, welding fumes, and arc-flash exposure.
• Willingness to travel 80–90% domestically and internationally, often for multiple weeks at a time, and to work extended days, weekends, or off-shift hours when needed.
• Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export-control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a U.S. Person where required.

Nice To Haves

• Robotic or welding-cell experience.
• Experience with PolyWorks and FARO.
• Forklift and aerial-lift certifications.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to build and install Path robotic welding cells, from delivery through hand-off to Deployment Engineering.
• Receive, unpack, and inventory cell shipments; verify shipments against packing lists and flag shortages or shipping damage.
• Rig, set, level, and anchor cell frames, robots, positioners, fixtures, and enclosures.
• Assemble and route mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and network systems according to build documentation.
• Support on-site power-up, controls checks, FARO measurement, and calibration.
• Complete installation QC checklists and document as-built conditions, issues, and photos.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in the field and coordinate fixes with Build, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Follow Path and customer EH&S requirements and keep the installation area clean and organized using 5S.
• Report daily progress, blockers, and schedule risks to the Field Installation Manager and Deployment PM.
• Provide field lessons learned to Build and Engineering to improve installation time, quality, and documentation.
• Support field service visits, retrofits, and cell relocations as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal regulations, export-control requirements, and company and federal data-protection and confidentiality standards when applicable.

Benefits

• Free lunch every day.
• Three weeks of PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks of maternity leave for the birthing parent (12–14 weeks total).
• 401(k) through Empower.
• Paid referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree