Hardware Technician

Employer description

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

As a Hardware Technician, you will be building cutting-edge hardware. You will be working hands-on with tools, configuring different hardware assemblies to help create the future of manufacturing. You will report to the Operations Manager and collaborate with the hardware engineers daily on process improvement and design feedback. As a hardware technician, you’ll be highly adaptable to the changing business environment and support the many activities within operations!

What You’ll Do

• Lead build & deployment of Path product
• Assembly of mechanical & electrical systems
• Light duty fabrication of test parts (cut/bend/drill/weld)
• General facility requests and 5s

Who You Are

• Technical training/Trade School certification/ Associate degree in Engineering Tech/BS Engineering or related industry experience
• Hands-on experience in design, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical & electrical systems (nice to have Polyworks and FARO experience) 
• You have fabrication or machine shop experience
• Detail oriented and have experience working with small and fragile components 
• Passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
• Eager to learn and grow in your field with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ok with working in the gray and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate and use shop equipment
• Able to climb ladders and bend over/move into awkward positions
• Commitment to high standards of workmanship, the production of quality products, and continuous quality improvement
• +35% Travel (domestic and international)

Why You'll Love It Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements.