Robotics Technician, Fox Robotics
Automated forklift manufacturer
Job no longer available
Automated forklift manufacturer
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
Fox Robotics is on a mission to make robots that work.
Role
Who you are
- Strong command line tools and command executables
- Proficient at using debugging software
- Able to work with custom and off the shelf software tools
- Comfortable working with engineers to identify pain points, sometimes leading to the development of more tools
Desirable
- An engineering degree or other technical background
- Experience in robots or automation
- Experience at small companies or startup environments
- Experience with Siemens TIA and Step 7 Software
- Proficient with Curtis Integrated Toolkit (CIT) and WinVCL
- Familiar with Python and Jira
What the job involves
- The Robotics Technician is a deeply critical role for Fox Robotics, responsible for building, repairing, and calibrating our autonomous forklifts
- This person will become a system expert on Fox’s automation platform, including all mechanical, PLC, electrical subsystems, electronic components, and supporting software/firmware subsystems
- Robotics Technicians will also be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the Fox robots
- Build the robots, including loading firmware and configure industrial PCs
- Calibrate and commission the robot to hand off to the deployment team
- Troubleshooting wiring and software problems when things don’t go according to plan
- Installing, modifying, and building custom wire harnesses
Our take
Fox Robotics is a manufacturer of self-driving forklifts that are more flexible, capable, and safer to use than previous models. The start-up has developed the first automated trailer unloader, a highly in-demand service that no other company offers.
Unlike standard AGVs, Fox’s forklifts can be installed and running in a new warehouse in less than a day, compared to the weeks it might normally take for integration. On top of this, its mobile robot products are relatively low-cost when compared to fixed automation systems that cost several hundred million dollars - making it a strong option in the growing warehouse automation market.
Fox Robotics' innovative approach has enabled it to capture significant interest in the space, as well as strong investment. Its latest raise will go towards broadening and accelerating product development, as the company embarks upon an aggressive expansion strategy.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2022
$20m
SERIES B
Aug 2020
$9m
SERIES A
Total funding: $33m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO to all salaried employees, with a general recommendation to take at least 3-5 weeks off each year
- Fully-paid healthcare coverage for employees through UnitedHealthcare, with the option to contribute to an HSA (dependents, including spouses and children, are also eligible for coverage)
- Life insurance through MetLife, vision through VSP, and dental insurance through Guardian Dental
- Potential office flex time: given the hands-on nature of robotics as a discipline, very few of our roles can be performed 100% remotely, but we encourage each employee to find a unique balance between remote and in-person work that works for their job duties and personality
- 401k investing through Human Interest, with thousands of investment portfolio options available (we contribute 3% of each employee’s income into their 401k, even if they choose not to contribute)
- Company equity, with portfolio options managed through Carta
Company HQ
Martinshore, Austin, TX
Leadership
Peter Anderson-Sprecher
(CTO & Co-Founder)Acted as interim CEO for the company from June 2022 till March 2023. Previously served as a Senior Software Engineer for Google as well as for "X, the moonshot factory".
Marin Tchakarov
(CEO)Former CEO of Kindred Systems of Ocado Solutions. Has worked as an Advisor to the CEO at Smartly.io and Shopkick.
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