Robotics Technician

WHAT WE DO Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure. ROLE AT A GLANCE Robotic Operations is at the center of Gecko Robotics. You will spend your days supporting an international operation through maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting our robotic systems to ensure optimal functionality. Collaborate across Engineering and Operations as Gecko continues to improve internal processes and the robotic platform. You will react promptly to changing situations requiring reconfiguration of equipment for specific jobs, ensuring correct equipment is sent to the inspection, with the ability to effectively communicate the changing status of equipment to all affected parties. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Adhere to company values and safety / equipment protocols - Perform cleaning, maintenance, and testing procedures on the Gecko robotic systems to ensure their successful operation in the field - Manage robot logistics including packing, staging & shipping to customer locations - Document all activities to ensure robot health and history are readily available - Work collaboratively to troubleshoot robotic systems as well as internal processes to optimize Gecko operations - Support Inventory management and shipping / receiving activities as required - Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment Technologies you will use - Salesforce - Visual Factory - Miro - Google Workspace - Atlassian Suite (Confluence & Jira) - Slack ABOUT YOU Required Skills - At least 1 of the following; - Minimum of two years of practical experience with electro-mechanical devices - Associate degree in relevant engineering or technical discipline - Completion of technical trade school program - Must be a self-starter, able to maintain a high operational tempo - Self-confident, while able to take feedback and conduct yourself in a highly ethical manner - Must possess a positive attitude, rigorous attention to detail, and strong time-management skills - Must be able to work well with others and have communication skills that enable him/her to work with all levels of staff - Demonstrates grit, resiliency, and commitment to getting the job done - Willingness to learn from everything, including failure - Team player who strives to grow with the team and make each other better Preferred Skills - Previous leadership or management experience - Experience working within asset management, MES, or related platforms Physical Requirements - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively - Ability to carry 50 pounds, for a distance up to 100 feet - Ability to climb stairs while carrying up to 50 pounds - Ability to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds consistently, for periods up to 8 hours per day - Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WHO WE ARE At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.  Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact. Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.