Columbus, Ohio On-site Employment

Path Robotics is hiring a Senior Hardware Technician, Controls Bring-Up

Requirements

  • 3+ years bringing up industrial automation cells — robotic, machining, or assembly — in a manufacturing or system-integrator environment.
  • Hands-on configuration of a current six-axis industrial robot controller (Yaskawa YRC-class strongly preferred; Fanuc / ABB / KUKA experience considered).
  • Working proficiency with a Logix-class safety PLC and Studio 5000 (or RSLogix 5000): firmware updates, program download, online edits, I/O mapping, troubleshooting.
  • EtherNet/IP networking on the plant floor: device addressing, scanner/adapter configuration, managed switch and VLAN setup.
  • Reading and working from electrical, controls, and safety drawings; comfortable doing point-to-point I/O checks with a multimeter.
  • Working knowledge of robotic welding cells or comparable robotic process equipment.
  • Discipline around documentation, configuration backups, and version control of files (CMOS, PLC, FSU, network).
  • Comfortable working in PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toes) in an active manufacturing environment.

Nice to Have

  • Functional Safety Unit (FSU) configuration on Yaskawa controllers.
  • IO-Link master and device commissioning.
  • Welding power source setup (Miller, Lincoln, Fronius).
  • ROS / ROS driver job-file experience for industrial robots.
  • Python scripting for automating repetitive setup, file renames, or backup pulls.
  • Experience writing or editing Confluence procedure pages, work instructions, or training materials.
  • OSHA-10 / OSHA-30, NFPA 70E arc-flash, or LOTO certifications current.

Benefits

  • Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
  • Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
  • 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
  • Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Additional Information

  • Comfortable working in PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toes) in an active manufacturing environment.
Required Skills
a Logix-class safety PLCStudio 5000robotic welding cells or comparable robo a Logix-class safety PLCStudio 5000robotic welding cells or comparable robo
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