We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician whose work will help us deliver our smart automation solutions into customer hands. OSARO combines its software and advanced machine learning with the services and industry expertise needed to deliver improved sight and skill to existing robot applications, while enabling new applications for the factories and warehouses of the future. Our products endow industrial robots with the level of autonomy needed to perform an extensive variety of pick and place tasks and integrate tightly with our customers’ complex software environments.
As Senior Electrical Technician you will help expand our team’s capabilities. This position requires electrical aptitude as well as the ability to manage competing priorities for yourself. You must be able to build out prototypes without major instruction and be able to convey critical feedback when necessary about designs. Major electrical troubleshooting will also be required as some machinery is more sensitive to damage while testing new prototypes. A basic understanding of PLC functionality and wiring is required to do a majority of upgrade tasks. Also an ability to read electrical schematics and use it to wire new sensors into the system.
Our culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and curiosity to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative technologies. We are growing quickly with a vision to build and deliver products to the world with a continuous emphasis on research and development to push the technological edge. We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, and love being continually challenged. You are someone who cares deeply about your team so you are both direct and believe in doing what you say.Maintaining a robotics lab including building industrial robot work cells, maintaining industrial robot components, and maintaining spare part/tool inventory. Managing contract workers during surge assembly jobs. Participating in discussions with leadership on project /task progress and status. Attending and participating in regular project meetings. Manage workflows to improve process improvement. Maintain lab cleanliness and take responsibility for tool crib readiness. Must have at least 3 years of experience maintaining a lab or warehouse. Excellent verbal and oral communication skills. Some experience working with PLC wiring and troubleshooting. Proficient with reading CAD drawings and assembly documentation. Excellent hands-on skills and mechanical aptitude. 5 years experience with precision fabrication and assembly, including using power tools (welding, manual mill, band saw, drill press, etc.). 2 years experience in reading electrical schematics, mechanical schematics and the software used to read them. 4 years minimum experience with industrial grade electrical wiring. Preferred electrical certifications, low or high power. Worked with 480v 3 phase powered industrial equipment. Good initiative and self-motivation; ability to work with little supervision. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Experience with 3D printing. Experience with CNC machining. Experience working with developing, and validating PLC Code. More About OSARO
OSARO designs and deploys robotics automation solutions in the materials handling industry using software-defined robotics. OSARO automation systems bring together advanced machine learning for object recognition with powerful control software that adapts to customer data and environments. The company’s robotic piece-picking solution is optimized for grocery, cosmetic, and e-commerce markets, where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items requiring delicate handling. OSARO Solutions have been validated by the world’s leading retailers, system integrators, and third-party logistic companies.
Some of Silicon Valley’s leading investors, including Peter Thiel, Jerry Yang and Scott Banister have backed OSARO. Our mission is to make robots smarter for a smarter supply chain, and our vision is to build the future of automation. The challenge of building brains for robots on an industrial scale is matched only by our excitement and drive to see the results of our efforts operating in and interacting in real warehouses, factories & fulfillment centers. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. OSARO is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature and techniques, while steering clear of hype. We’re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic.
We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
We are an equal opportunity employer who offers
- Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits- Generous, flexible vacation time- Catered lunches & happy hours- Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave- The chance to work with robots in a dog friendly office!
The above full-time position is available immediately. You should be willing to move to the SF Bay Area. We do not work with recruiters.
As Senior Electrical Technician you will help expand our team’s capabilities. This position requires electrical aptitude as well as the ability to manage competing priorities for yourself. You must be able to build out prototypes without major instruction and be able to convey critical feedback when necessary about designs. Major electrical troubleshooting will also be required as some machinery is more sensitive to damage while testing new prototypes. A basic understanding of PLC functionality and wiring is required to do a majority of upgrade tasks. Also an ability to read electrical schematics and use it to wire new sensors into the system.
Our culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and curiosity to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative technologies. We are growing quickly with a vision to build and deliver products to the world with a continuous emphasis on research and development to push the technological edge. We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, and love being continually challenged. You are someone who cares deeply about your team so you are both direct and believe in doing what you say.
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OSARO designs and deploys robotics automation solutions in the materials handling industry using software-defined robotics. OSARO automation systems bring together advanced machine learning for object recognition with powerful control software that adapts to customer data and environments. The company’s robotic piece-picking solution is optimized for grocery, cosmetic, and e-commerce markets, where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items requiring delicate handling. OSARO Solutions have been validated by the world’s leading retailers, system integrators, and third-party logistic companies.
Some of Silicon Valley’s leading investors, including Peter Thiel, Jerry Yang and Scott Banister have backed OSARO. Our mission is to make robots smarter for a smarter supply chain, and our vision is to build the future of automation. The challenge of building brains for robots on an industrial scale is matched only by our excitement and drive to see the results of our efforts operating in and interacting in real warehouses, factories & fulfillment centers. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. OSARO is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature and techniques, while steering clear of hype. We’re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic.
We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
We are an equal opportunity employer who offers
- Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits- Generous, flexible vacation time- Catered lunches & happy hours- Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave- The chance to work with robots in a dog friendly office!
The above full-time position is available immediately. You should be willing to move to the SF Bay Area. We do not work with recruiters.