What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robot Operator position at Apptronik?
Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Robot Operator to join our team as part of our Humanoid product ecosystem. As the Robot Operator at Apptronik, you will be responsible for daily robot and system operation at both Apptronik and customer facilities. This role is primarily focused on tele-operating the robots via virtual reality headset and hand controllers, collecting critical data, documenting performance of the systems, and training other operators. You will work closely with cross-functional teams providing feedback on how to implement this new system and integrating it with various technologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Robot Operator to join our team as part of our Humanoid product ecosystem. As the Robot Operator at Apptronik, you will be responsible for daily robot and system operation at both Apptronik and customer facilities. This role is primarily focused on tele-operating the robots via virtual reality headset and hand controllers, collecting critical data, documenting performance of the systems, and training other operators. You will work closely with cross-functional teams providing feedback on how to implement this new system and integrating it with various technologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Perform daily inspection of robots and connected equipment
- Boot up associated systems and troubleshoot any issues
- Set up environments and perform tele-operation of pre-defined use cases
- Record and document system performance, issues, and suggestions for improvement
- Document processes and work instructions related to system bring-up and tele-operation
- Travel to customer sites as necessary to perform tele-operation and training
- Travel will typically be less that 25% but it may require trips of up to two weeks on occasion
- Passport and international travel required
- Good hand/eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Experience with gaming platforms
- Has worked in a professional setting (medium level of responsibility)
- Has interfaced with customers
- Problem-solving in high pressure situations
- Proponent of new technologies
- High level of attention to detail
- Good situational awareness with ability to assess and document system status
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience with command line interface on PC systems
- Writing procedures and/or work instructions
- VR experience a plus
- Experience training others a plus
- Familiarity with Unity or other video game engines and SteamVR is a plus
- This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
