Maintenance Lead

Maven Robotics
Santa Clara, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on maintenance experience in industrial robotics or manufacturing environments and a track record of leading technical teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance and a background in engineering leadership
    — “10+ years of hands-on experience in automotive service, manufacturing maintenance, prototyping, or R&D environments”
  • Individuals who thrive in environments where they bridge engineering and field operations
    — “bridge the gap between small volume production, engineering, and procurement”
  • Candidates with experience in complex industrial systems and a focus on reliability and safety
    — “industrial-grade reliability, and intelligence that compounds at scale”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and adaptability to work in factory or warehouse environments
    — “work in factory or warehouse environments, and travel to customer sites as needed”
  • Candidates must be capable of handling electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems with precision
    — “Diagnose and repair electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure robot reliability”
  • The position involves on-call responsibilities and potential after-hours work
    — “Prioritize and respond to urgent service requests, including after-hours customer support”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with CAN, EtherCAT, and other industrial communication protocols
    — “Solid understanding of BLDC/stepper motors, servo drives, and communication interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, Serial, Ethernet)”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead and mentor junior technicians effectively
    — “Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians and operators”
  • Showcase your track record in developing and executing preventive maintenance strategies
    — “Develop and execute maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency with diagnostic tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters
    — “Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and precision measurement tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, calipers, and micrometers”
  • Include experience with fleet management software and service coordination
    — “Monitor fleet health, component performance, and deployment readiness using fleet management software”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developing and implementing maintenance processes
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards
Typical background
10+ years of hands-on experience in maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

Robotics MaintenanceFleet ManagementTroubleshooting

Preferred

Automated Machine BuildsLab Automation Tools

Stack & domain

RoboticsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTroubleshootingDiagnosticsFleet ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationManufacturingLogistics

About the role

Original posting from Maven Robotics via Greenhouse

About Maven

Maven Robotics designs, builds, and deploys intelligent robotics for logistics and manufacturing. Maven is building the first general-purpose robotics system for industrial work. Our mission is to activate autonomous labor at scale and build toward infinitely elastic industrial capacity. We’re a team of engineers, researchers, and operators who have spent our careers working on the hardest problems in AI, robotics, engineering, and autonomous systems. We work at the intersection of advanced research and real-world engineering, turning ideas into prototypes and deployed systems.

At Maven, we build around the realities of industrial work. The robots are designed from first principles for complex physical environments and rigorous commercial standards. They master real tasks that deliver immediate impact, industrial-grade reliability, and intelligence that compounds at scale. We’re growing an ambitious team of people who think in systems, move quickly, and are builders at heart.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Lead at Maven Robotics, you will bridge the gap between small volume production, engineering, and procurement. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical engineers and technicians to service and maintain our robot fleet. As a senior member of the technical team, you will also help mentor technicians, drive quality, and continually improve our products and processes.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Operations: Develop and implement maintenance processes, oversee repairs, and coordinate service schedules for deployed and lab-based robots.

Fleet Management: Monitor fleet health, component performance, and deployment readiness using fleet management software.

Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure robot reliability.

Preventive Maintenance: Develop and execute maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime and equipment failures.

Emergency Response: Prioritize and respond to urgent service requests, including after-hours customer support.

Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and robotics lab protocols.

Inventory & Equipment Management: Maintain service tools, parts inventory, equipment calibration, and purchasing needs.

Mentorship: Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians and operators

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of hands-on experience in automotive service, manufacturing maintenance, prototyping, or R&D environments

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical/military experience

Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and precision measurement tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, calipers, and micrometers

Solid understanding of BLDC/stepper motors, servo drives, and communication interfaces (CAN, EtherCAT, Serial, Ethernet)

Knowledge of safety standards, lab protocols, and maintenance best practices

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, work in factory or warehouse environments, and travel to customer sites as needed

Nice to Have

Experience with automated machine builds, robotics maintenance, and fleet servicing

Proficiency with lab automation tools (LabVIEW, Python/scripting) and service management software

Relevant industry certifications, including IPC standards, CNC/machining, or ISO quality standards

Experience working in fast-paced R&D or rapid prototyping environments

Equal Opportunity

Maven Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Source: Maven Robotics careers (Greenhouse)

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