Field Repair Technician- RMAC
Required skills
- mechanical assembly
- teardowns
- schematics
- multimeter
- continuity testing
- voltage testing
- engineering drawings
- BOMs
- lifting 50 pounds
Nice to have
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- command-line
- BASH
- Python
Role summary
Boston Dynamics is seeking a skilled Field Repair Technician for their Robotic Mobile Application Center (RMAC) in Waltham, MA. This role involves troubleshooting, testing, and repairing complex humanoid robots, requiring a blend of mechanical assembly and sophisticated electronic troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include performing mechanical repairs, using precision tooling, diagnosing electrical systems with multimeters and oscilloscopes, running system checks in a Linux environment using BASH and Python, managing parts inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires mechanical expertise, electrical fundamentals, technical literacy, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Experience with Linux command line, Python/BASH scripting, and high-voltage battery systems is desired.
Role Overview
We are looking for highly skilled Field Repair Technicians who can work as key members of our multidisciplinary team to troubleshoot, test, and repair complex robotic systems for our on-site Atlas fleet at the Robotic Mobile Application Center (RMAC). This role is a unique blend of mechanical assembly and sophisticated electronic troubleshooting. You will be responsible for maintaining our humanoid platform, ensuring that one of the world's most advanced humanoid robots maintains peak performance during rigorous testing cycles.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Systems: Perform complex repairs and preventive maintenance on high-performance humanoid robots.
Precision Tooling: Utilize hand tools and torque wrenches to meet exacting tolerances; Atlas requires extreme precision to maintain balance and structural integrity.
Diagnostics: Use laptop computers, multimeters and oscilloscopes to troubleshoot power distribution systems, sensor arrays, and communication bus issues.
Hardware-Software Integration: Work within a Linux environment to run system checks, utilizing BASH scripts and Python routines to verify hardware health after repairs.
Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across engineering, software, and operations to resolve issues and maintain maximum robot uptime.
Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of parts inventory, tracking consumption and availability to ensure operational readiness for all repair tasks.
Required Skills:
Mechanical Expertise: Extensive experience with mechanical assembly and teardowns.
Electrical Fundamentals: Proficiency in reading schematics and using a multimeter for continuity and voltage testing.
Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
Desired Skills:
Software: Comfort with Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) command-line operations.
Experience in Automotive, Aviation or specialty repair and maintenance.
Programming: Ability to read/write basic BASH and Python for automation of repetitive test sequences.
Specialized Systems: Experience with high-voltage battery systems and complex electro-mechanical systems.
Schedule: 1st shift role with the ability to cover 2nd shift as needed
Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
Travel
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, predominantly to the Boston area for training
The pay range for this position is between $28 to $35 per hour. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position
Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.
