Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Senior Electronics Technician - PCB Repair to join our Service team located in our factory, RoboFab, in Salem, OR. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex printed circuit boards and other electromechanical systems in support of our mobile manipulator platform, Digit. You will work closely with technicians and engineers, external partners and customers, and various teams to ensure timely and effective service delivery. This position has great potential for career advancement in a rapidly growing and exciting new industry of humanoid robotics.
About the Work
- Perform detailed component-level troubleshooting and diagnostics on complex PCBs to identify faults and failures.
- Execute meticulous repairs and replacements of surface mount (SMD) components to IPC standards, including but not limited to resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits (ICs), transistors, and connectors.
- Utilize advanced microsoldering techniques, including hot air rework, soldering irons with fine-tip precision, and specialized rework stations, to ensure high-quality and reliable connections.
- Interpret and utilize electronic schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation to guide troubleshooting and repair processes.
- Conduct thorough visual and electrical inspections of PCBs to identify defects such as cold solder joints, lifted pads, trace damage, and component issues.
- Employ diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, microscopes, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and thermal imaging cameras to pinpoint component-level failures.
- Maintain accurate records of all troubleshooting steps, repairs performed, and components used.
- Adhere to strict quality standards and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control procedures.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest microelectronic repair techniques and industry best practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe and efficient workspace regularly employing 5S.
- Support Production and Deployment teams with mechanical robot diagnostics, repair, assembly, testing and support as required.
About You
- High School diploma or GED; a 2-year Electronics Technology degree or military equivalent preferred
- Minimum five years of hands-on experience in component-level repair and soldering of small electronic (SMD) components on printed circuit boards; 0402 and 0201 experience highly preferred.
- Minimum five years electro-mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair; mechatronics troubleshooting and repair preferred; failure analysis highly desired
- Experience with: electronics prototyping, soldering, debugging of complex systems.
- Strong proficiency with electrical / electronic hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and engineering lab equipment (Power Supplies, DMM, Microscopes, O-Scopes, etc.)
- IPC certifications desired (IPC 610, 620, 7711, 7721)
- Excellent computer skills and proficient using Google sheets/docs and/or MS Excel/Word/Powerpoint; MRP/MES, JIRA, MS Power BI a plus
- LINUX CLI skills and experience highly desirable; Altium PCB design highly preferred
- Able to quickly learn new software applications
- Able to perform standard work instructions and SOPs with accuracy and repeatability
- Able to provide clear written and verbal detailed updates and reports daily/weekly
- Able to work well both independently and collaboratively in a factory environment
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs, have excellent manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and visual color acuity
- Ability to work M-F overtime to meet schedules, and occasionally weekends (not typical)
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches twice a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
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Agility Robotic's legged locomotion expertise is built on a history of academic research and scientific breakthrough. We're here to build robots for good. Robots that help businesses and people thrive.
