Robotics Support Engineer

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment directly maintaining and improving complex equipment, or a minimum of 2 years experience combined with a BS in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical) or robotics
Hands-on experience with robotics and mechanical systems
Experience using electrical tools such as multimeters, and oscilloscopes, to diagnose issues
Demonstrated excellence with simple scripting languages (Python)
Strong technical curiosity and debugging skills including reading technical logs, mechanical drawings, and circuit diagrams
Demonstrated ability to use appropriate tools to physically repair a variety of mechanical equipment including metalworking, soldering, and crimping
Experience using Linux day-to-day (Ubuntu/Debian preferred)
Demonstrated excellence in communication and documentation
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Diagnose issues for Nimble’s fleet of robots
Read and interpret specifications, diagrams, manuals and other documentation such as standard operating procedures created by engineering and management
Investigate robot logs for issues with mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Work with software, hardware, and robotic engineering teams in order to test and root cause mechanical, electrical, and farm operations issues
Develop new standard operating procedures for complex maintenance and diagnostics tasks based on work with technicians and engineers
Alleviate operational issues with Nimble’s Robotics and Fulfillment software
Help prioritize hardware and software improvements using a data-driven approach based on downtime and severity
Provide timely response to operations and maintenance teams to improve system and robot metrics

Regularly required to use hand tools, to reach with hands and arms into tight spaces, and to talk or hear in person or on the telephone or radio
Hearing is frequently required for equipment operation analysis
Required to work and walk at elevated heights, using fall protection equipment
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access necessary equipment
Occasionally required to smell, using odors to determine process or equipment problems
Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally be required to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to work on-call/stand-by, weekends and holidays as needed
Work location is in a warehouse environment with variable temperatures including cold, heat and humidity
Exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; manufacturing conditions; heat; risk of electric shock; and vibration