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Methods Machine

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI · On-site

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

Southern Fabricators

ROBOT OPERATOR

Polkton, NC · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

Job Title: Robot Operator - Robotic Welder Location: Polkton, NC Department: Welding ... This position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work ...

R&E Automated Systems

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Robot Programmer

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$30 - $42/hr

We are seeking motivated, self-starting, and technically skilled Robot Programmers/Technicians to ... In addition, Engineering Services, including Mechanical, Quality, Simulation, and Service Part ...

R&E Automated Systems

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Robot Programmer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$30 - $42/hr

We are seeking motivated, self-starting, and technically skilled Robot Programmers/Technicians to ... In addition, Engineering Services, including Mechanical, Quality, Simulation, and Service Part ...

R&E Automated Systems

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Robot Programmer

Shelby Township, MI · On-site

$30 - $42/hr

We are seeking motivated, self-starting, and technically skilled Robot Programmers/Technicians to ... In addition, Engineering Services, including Mechanical, Quality, Simulation, and Service Part ...

Methods Machine Tools Inc

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

Methods Machine

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI · On-site

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

W3Global Inc.

Robotics Mechanical Engineer

Laurens, IA

$65K - $80K/yr

Build the Future of Manufacturing An established custom hydraulic cylinder manufacturer in Northwest Iowa is seeking a Robotics Mechanical Engineer to help drive the next generation of manufacturing ...

Methods Machine Tools Inc

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

Methods Machine

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI · On-site

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

Methods Machine

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI · On-site

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

Methods, Inc.

Robot Programmer

Wixom, MI · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

This role works closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, application engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure robotic cells operate safely, efficiently, and meet production ...

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GABLETEK

Robot Programmer (Yaskawa Motoman)

Troy, MI · On-site

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues during installation * Work closely with PLC and controls teams to integrate robotic systems into production lines * Read and interpret ...

GABLETEK

Robot Programmer(COMAU)

Troy, MI · On-site

Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic system issues. * Troubleshoot automated welding cells to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that ...

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How much do robot mechanic jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for robot mechanic in the United States is $28.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a robot mechanic?

Robot Mechanics are skilled technicians who install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems used in manufacturing, warehouses, and other industries. They work with both hardware and software components of robots to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. Their responsibilities often include calibrating robotic equipment, performing routine inspections, and updating system software. Robot Mechanics play a crucial role in keeping automated systems running smoothly and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a robot mechanic?

To thrive as a Robot Mechanic, you need strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of robotics systems, and a background in electronics or mechatronics, often supported by a technical diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with PLC programming, diagnostic software, and robotic control systems is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as those from the Robotics Industries Association (RIA). Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate troubleshooting, efficient repairs, and optimal robot performance in industrial and manufacturing environments.

What are some common challenges robot mechanics face when troubleshooting robotic systems in an industrial setting?

Robot Mechanics often encounter challenges such as diagnosing complex, multi-system failures where mechanical, electrical, and software issues overlap. Working in industrial environments, they must quickly identify root causes to minimize downtime, which can require interpreting error codes, reviewing schematics, and collaborating with engineers or operators. Additionally, adapting to rapidly advancing robotics technology demands continuous learning and problem-solving. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Robot Mechanics frequently coordinate repairs with other technical staff to ensure operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Robot Mechanic vs Automation Technician?

AspectRobot MechanicAutomation Technician
CertificationsRobotics certifications, technical diplomasElectronics, PLC, and robotics certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, robotics repair shopsFactories, industrial settings, maintenance facilities
Job FocusMaintaining and repairing robotsInstalling, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated systems
Industry UsageHeavy manufacturing, automotive, electronicsManufacturing, packaging, process industries

While both Robot Mechanics and Automation Technicians work in industrial environments and require technical certifications, Robot Mechanics primarily focus on repairing and maintaining robotic systems. Automation Technicians handle broader automated systems, including control panels and sensors, often working on entire production lines. Both roles are essential in modern manufacturing but differ in scope and specific skill sets.

How do you become a robot mechanic?

To become a robot mechanic, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and technical training in robotics, electronics, or mechanical systems. Many employers prefer candidates with postsecondary education or certifications in robotics technology, and hands-on experience with tools, programming, and maintenance of robotic systems is valuable.
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Infographic showing various Robot Mechanic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,744 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Machine Learning Engineer, Robot Learning, Loco-Manipulation

Path Robotics

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Build the Path Forward
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.
We are standing up a new Robot Learning team focused on whole-body loco-manipulation for precision tasks in heavy manufacturing.
We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join us as a founding member. You will be among the first ML engineers on a research stack that does not exist anywhere else in the field built around visual reasoning, learned action policies, and reinforcement-learning fine-tuning from real customer data.
What You'll Do
  • Build the team's robot-learning stack from the ground up. This is a founding role; you are designing the training infrastructure, data pipelines, simulation environments, model architectures, and deployment workflows - not inheriting them. Multi-modal perception, scene understanding, and learned action generation work in tight coordination on the stack you help create.
  • Stand up ML infrastructure - training pipelines, experiment tracking, data versioning, reproducible sim-to-real workflows.
  • Train policies across manipulation, locomotion, and the whole-body control coupling between them. On legged platforms performing precision tasks, manipulation and locomotion are not separable - every arm motion shifts the centre of mass; the whole-body controller compensates in real time to maintain accuracy at the tool. Behavioural cloning, diffusion- and flow-matching action generation, reinforcement-learning fine-tuning. Cobots, industrial arms, and mobile platforms.
  • Deploy in stages - through a phased rollout strategy that builds production trust over time. Every real-world execution accumulates training data for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers, perception engineers, robotics engineers, and manufacturing domain experts. Within-department rotation across home teams is expected.

Who You Are
  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on robot learning experience. You have trained policies and deployed them on real robot hardware - not just in simulation.
  • Sim-to-real transfer experience - built simulation environments, implemented domain randomisation, transferred policies to physical robots, debugged where it broke.
  • Implementation experience with diffusion-based or flow-matching action policies for robots, and with action chunking.
  • Reinforcement learning for robotics applied on real hardware - sample-efficient on-robot methods, residual RL on top of pretrained policies, on-policy fine-tuning of foundation policies.
  • Strong programming skills in Python; PyTorch and ML training infrastructure at production level.
  • Practical experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim / Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, or equivalent.
  • Comfort with physical robots - debugging, iterating, deploying.
  • Strong communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.

Strongly Preferred:
  • Edge inference on edge-class hardware (TensorRT, ONNX, FP16 / INT8 quantisation). Real-time on-robot deployment is a core requirement.
  • Visual self-supervised representation learning experience on robot or 3D-vision tasks.
  • Legged-robot or whole-body control experience - locomotion, manipulation on a floating base, or the integration between them on quadrupeds or humanoids.
  • Physics-informed ML - hybrid models where learned components are constrained by known physics.
  • Experience building ML pipelines or infrastructure in a team setting.

Why You'll Love Working 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 HR@path-robotics.com. 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.

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