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Shift Lead – Service Technician

Shift Lead – Service Technician

Company1X
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Experience in robotics or a related technical field
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform advanced diagnostics and repairs
  • Experience in customer-facing support
  • Leadership and team coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for on-shift service technicians, providing real-time guidance, technical support, and escalation management.
  • Oversee daily lab operations, ensuring that workspaces, tools, and equipment are maintained, calibrated, clean, and organized to meet safety and operational standards.
  • Coordinate and enforce standardized work processes and service protocols, ensuring consistent execution of diagnostics, repairs, and remanufacturing activities.
  • Lead by example in adhering to quality, safety, and operational procedures, and ensure team compliance with company policies during shift hours.
  • Facilitate training and onboarding of new technicians, and coordinate continuous learning opportunities for the team to maintain high technical proficiency.
  • Act as a liaison between the service technicians and the team lead, communicating shift progress, operational challenges, and resource needs.
  • Monitor shift performance and workflow, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and technician engagement.
  • Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs of robots, addressing complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues both at customer locations and in the workshop.
  • Execute remanufacturing and refurbishment of robotic assemblies, ensuring components are restored to optimal performance.
  • Provide support to service technicians in the field, offering guidance on difficult technical issues and performing escalation repairs as needed.
  • Collaborate with the service engineering team to provide feedback on recurring issues and recommend design improvements for better serviceability.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, explaining technical repairs and maintenance in a clear and understandable manner, while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Document all service activities, including complex repairs, parts usage, and remanufacturing procedures, ensuring clear and detailed records for future reference.
  • Contribute to the development of service documentation, repair manuals, and troubleshooting guides.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.