Job Description

Main duties

• Assemble mechanical and electrical parts of CROVER robots/systems.
• Responsible for ordering parts and equipment needed for the manufacturing site, ensuring timely procurement and availability.
• Liaise with local and overseas suppliers to manage orders, monitor shipment schedules, and address any issues that may arise.
• Perform basic maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring equipment is working safely and efficiently.
• Operating various equipment for the testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of electrical components, PCBs, and assembled devices.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to improve systems.
• Test, inspect, and debug electrical components, PCBs, and software.
• Perform routine inspections to identify potential problems; collate and compile relative fault analysis reports.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and repair tasks performed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Monitor and track all pending orders, providing regular updates on scheduling and ensuring alignment with production timelines.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Experience operating hand and power tools, soldering and fault-testing equipment.
• Experience with CAD software and other digital manufacturing tools.
• Ability to assemble and repair wiring systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Proficiency in understanding technical requirements, technical drawings and schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with supply chain management.
• Experience testing and debugging Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• (optional/desirable) Programming / software experience, for programming and debugging purposes.

Additional Information

Salary range: $37,000-40,000

Benefits

• As part of the Start-Up NY program, our long-term (6+ months of continuous employment with us) employees enjoy up to 10 years of New York State income tax exemptions. This means more take-home pay for you while working with an innovative startup! (while interns will be considered for this role, this specific benefit is not available for interns and short-term employees)
• Hands-on learning: as a manufacturing technician, you’ll dive into the exciting world of robot manufacturing and have the chance to make a real impact on Crover’s growth plans.
• Collaborative and innovative environment: have the chance to work with one of the leading robotics teams in the country, leading the way in granular locomotion at a global level.
• Career acceleration: have the chance to deliver tangible results within a short span of time.
• Crover offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to an employee's professional experience. Other benefits include: 11 paid holidays and generous vacation and sick time.

Other Details

• On-site work (required due to the nature of the role).
• Crover sites located within the Cornell AgriTech campus in Geneva, NY (address: 665 W. North Street, Rooms 216/217 - Geneva, NY, 14456) and at the Tech Garden in Syracuse, NY