Technician

As a Technician on the Implementation team, you are the hands-on builder behind Standard Bots' integrated turn-key systems. You'll assemble and wire robotic cells in our shop, travel to customer sites to support machine installations alongside Automation Engineers, and serve as the first point of contact when deployed systems need attention. Standard Bots is a New York-based robotics company building AI-powered six-axis robot arms designed and manufactured in the United States. This role is onsite 5 days/week in our South East PA shop.

Responsibilities

Assemble robotic automation cells from mechanical drawings and BOMs, including frame assembly, fixture mounting, and component installation; Wire electrical panels, junction boxes, and field devices per engineering schematics and NEC standards; Route cable, conduit, and pneumatic lines within automation cells to drawing specifications; Perform pre-ship checks: continuity testing, sensor verification, and documentation of as-built deviations; Travel to customer sites to install robotic automation systems alongside Automation Engineers; Coordinate equipment rigging, anchoring, and utility connections with customer facilities teams; Commission mechanical and electrical systems on-site: equipment integration, alignment, cable dressing, and sensor setup; Support FAT/SAT processes and work through installation punch lists to closure; Serve as the primary first responder for customer support requests during warranty and post-deployment periods; Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues remotely or on-site, escalating software-level issues to Automation Engineers with clear documentation; Log support cases, capture symptoms and steps taken, and follow through until issues are resolved; Contribute field observations back to engineering to help prevent recurring issues; Maintain shop workspaces, inventory, and tooling in clean, organized condition; Complete build records and update drawings with as-built changes; Support the development and refinement of build procedures, wiring standards, and installation checklists

Requirements

1–3 years of hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical assembly, industrial installation, or field service; Demonstrated ability to read and work from wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, and BOMs; Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or hands-on technical environment; Proficiency in wire termination, panel wiring, and reading electrical schematics; Mechanical assembly skills: hand tools, power tools, fastener torque, and basic fixture alignment; Ability to interpret BOMs, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings accurately; Basic troubleshooting with a multimeter and standard test equipment; Comfortable using computers for logging support tickets, updating documentation, and coordinating remote troubleshooting; Hands-on and self-motivated; Comfortable working independently in the shop and at customer sites; willing to travel; Clear communicator; Safety-conscious: follows procedures, uses PPE, and looks out for teammates

Nice to have

Experience with robot systems, cobots, or industrial automation equipment; OSHA 10 course or equivalent safety training; Electrical apprenticeship, vocational training, or associate's degree in an electromechanical field; Experience with pneumatic systems and component installation; Familiarity with reading and interpreting 2D CAD or SolidWorks drawings; Willingness to travel for customer site installations (estimated 25–50% travel)

Benefits

Employee Stock Options for full-time employees; Paid time off; Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Life insurance; Disability insurance; 401(k) for regular full-time employees