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Pickle Robot Company

Robotic Field Service Technician

Pickle Robot Company, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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About this role Pickle Robot is looking for a Robotic Field Service Technician to join our fast‑growing field operations team as our primary emergency response and maintenance specialist. This is a highly mobile, reactive role where you will be dispatched to customer sites across the United States for urgent repairs and short‑notice maintenance on our robotic unload systems. When a critical issue arises, you will be the first responder, getting our robots back up and running to minimize customer downtime. This 75% travel position requires immediate availability for emergency dispatch to customer sites nationwide. Your contributions will directly impact customer uptime and the reliability of Pickle’s revolutionary material‑handling robots. You will be known to our customers as their rapid‑response technical expert and to our operations team as the go‑to person who keeps the fleet running. If you are hands‑on, travel‑ready, and thrive under pressure in dynamic field environments, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $73,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency dispatch calls and travel immediately to customer sites for urgent robot repairs and maintenance

Diagnose and resolve critical mechanical, electrical, and software issues on industrial robot arms, mobile platforms, conveyors, and auxiliary hardware in the field

Perform emergency repairs to restore system operation and minimize customer downtime during critical operational periods

Execute rapid troubleshooting of complex electro‑mechanical systems under time‑sensitive conditions

Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic unload systems during site visits

Work closely with the Boston‑based support team to diagnose issues remotely before arrival and coordinate repair strategies

Use clear written and verbal communication to provide real‑time status updates to customers and internal teams during emergency responses

Document all field repairs, issue root causes, and resolution steps to improve future response effectiveness

Maintain emergency repair inventory and coordinate parts shipment to customer sites as needed

Build strong relationships with customers as their trusted emergency response partner

Skills

Hands‑on experience solving issues with complex electro‑mechanical equipment in field service or maintenance roles (robotics experience preferred, but experience in automotive, construction, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial equipment, etc. sectors is acceptable)

Proven ability to work independently and make quick technical decisions under pressure in emergency situations

Comfortable with 75% travel, often on short notice, including overnight trips and potential weekend/evening availability

Familiarity with Linux and Windows GUI and CLI for system diagnostics

Solid working knowledge of wiring/electronics and ability to use diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscope, etc.)

General understanding of networking (IP addresses, DNS servers, etc.) for troubleshooting connectivity issues

Ability to read engineering drawings and other engineering‑produced documentation

Experience reading debug machine output and logs to diagnose software‑related issues

Ability to follow step‑by‑step safety procedures exactly, including lock‑out‑tag‑out protocols in unfamiliar environments

Strong communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, able to explain complex issues clearly under time pressure

Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to remain calm and professional during high‑stress emergency situations

Physically capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Willingness to work in hot/cold and uncomfortable conditions (warehouses are often not climate‑controlled)

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills

2+ years of field service or emergency maintenance experience

Spanish language proficiency is extremely valuable and helps us interact with warehouse associate stakeholders

Experience with industrial robotics, automation systems, or warehouse equipment

Background in electrical or mechanical troubleshooting

Prior customer‑facing technical support experience in emergency response roles

Location & Travel

Home‑based position (proximity to major airport preferred for rapid deployment)

75% travel to customer sites across the United States on short notice

Must be available for emergency dispatch, including potential evening/weekend calls

Expect frequent overnight trips and extended periods away from home

About Pickle Robot Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.

Pickle provides best‑in‑class benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

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