Senior Robotics Test & Integration Technician (Technician III)

Location: Watertown, Massachusetts, United States; on-site

Salary: $38–$48 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys AI-powered robotics for factories, warehouses, and other real-world facilities.

What you will do

• Receive robots from production, inspect build readiness and wiring workmanship, and perform safe initial power-up.
• Load and verify software, firmware, calibrations, and configurations using provisioning tools and procedures.
• Bring up and test DC power, battery systems, CAN communications, robot arms, mobile bases, sensors, vacuum tooling, and safety circuits.
• Run functional and final acceptance tests, including multi-hour continuous runs and log reviews.
• Triage electrical, mechanical, software, networking, and configuration failures; isolate root causes, perform approved repairs, and verify fixes.
• Document results, prepare robots for shipment, coach manufacturing technicians, and escalate recurring issues with clear evidence.

Requirements

• Independent troubleshooting experience with complete robots, industrial automation equipment, or similarly complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience owning system bring-up and resolving failures beyond assembly or routine pass/fail testing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings; confident use of a multimeter.
• Working knowledge of DC power systems, motors, actuators, sensors, connectors, Linux command line, IP networking, software installation, configuration checks, and log analysis.
• Methodical diagnostic approach with clear documentation, prioritization of production blockers, and appropriate escalation.
• Availability for extended hours during production pushes and shipping deadlines.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, CAN bus diagnostic tools, collaborative robot arms, mobile robots, or battery-powered equipment.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar wiring workmanship training.
• Python or shell scripting for diagnostics and test execution.
• Technical training, an associate degree, or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully employer-covered health insurance.
• Managed 401(k), unlimited PTO, and holidays.
• Regular in-office meals and social events.
• Collaborative, low-ego work culture with ownership and direct impact.

Hiring process

• Finalists complete a hands-on troubleshooting exercise using a representative fault, schematics, and logs.
• The evaluation focuses on diagnostic reasoning, proposed repair, and proof that the issue has been resolved.