Robotics Technical Support Specialist, 2nd Shift

Standardbots
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level technical support professionals comfortable with robotics troubleshooting and second shift work.

Best fit for

  • Technical support professionals with robotics or automation experience.
    — “2+ years of experience in technical support, field service, or a related role in robotics, automation, or technology
  • Candidates who excel at translating technical jargon for diverse audiences.
    — “Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
  • Organized multitaskers who thrive in structured support environments.
    — “Organized and able to manage multiple open support tickets simultaneously

Things to consider

  • Requires availability for second shift hours (4pm-12am EST).
    — “Ability to work the second shift from the hours of 4pm to 12am EST
  • Occasional travel commitment up to 25% of time.
    — “willing to travel occasionally (up to 25%) for training, customer support visits

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you improved support processes.
    — “Own ticket management processes and proactively recommend improvements where inefficiencies exist
  • Demonstrate experience with collaborative robots or industrial automation.
    — “Experience with collaborative robots (cobots) or industrial robot programming
  • Showcase your documentation skills in troubleshooting guides.
    — “Create and maintain knowledge base articles, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • resolved customer issues
  • escalated complex issues
  • improved customer self-service
Typical background
2+ years of experience in technical supportability to explain complex technical concepts

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical SupportRoboticsTroubleshootingConfiguration AdjustmentsBest PracticesTicket ManagementCustomer InteractionsDocumenting Technical IssuesKnowledge Base Creation

Preferred

NetworkingDevice ConnectivityCollaborative RobotsRobot ProgrammingMachine VisionPythonC++ROSLinux/ubuntu

Stack & domain

Technical SupportField ServiceRoboticsAutomationTroubleshootingConfiguration AdjustmentsBest PracticesRobot DeploymentOperationCRM SystemKnowledge Base ArticlesFaqsTroubleshooting GuidesSupport KpisResponse TimeResolution TimeCustomer SatisfactionTicket ManagementNetworkingProtocolsDevice ConnectivityCollaborative RobotsIndustrial Robot ProgrammingMachine VisionSensorsEnd EffectorsPythonC++ROSLinux/ubuntuCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCustomer ServiceTime ManagementOrganization

About the role

Original posting from Standardbots via Ashby

At Standard Bots, we're revolutionizing real-world automation by making robotic systems accessible to everyone. Our AI-powered platform enables robots to tackle unprecedented challenges through an intuitive instruction interface, bringing the power of software automation to physical spaces.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support to customers from the hours of 4pm to 12am EST, via phone, email, video calls, and ticketing systems — diagnosing and resolving issues with Standard Bots robots
  • Guide customers through troubleshooting processes, configuration adjustments, and best practices for robot deployment and operation
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and field service teams to escalate complex issues and ensure timely resolution
  • Document technical issues, solutions, and customer interactions in our CRM system (HubSpot or similar)
  • Create and maintain knowledge base articles, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides to improve customer self-service
  • Identify patterns in support requests and surface actionable feedback to product and engineering teams for continuous improvement
  • Own ticket management processes and proactively recommend improvements where inefficiencies exist
  • Meet or exceed support KPIs including response time, resolution time, and customer satisfaction

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or higher in engineering, computer science, robotics, mechatronics, or a related technical field
  • Ability to work the second shift from the hours of 4pm to 12am EST
  • 2+ years of experience in technical support, field service, or a related role in robotics, automation, or technology
  • Proven troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, or software systems
  • Understanding of industrial automation concepts, manufacturing processes, or robotics fundamentals
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences — in writing and in conversation
  • Organized and able to manage multiple open support tickets simultaneously without dropping the ball
  • Are willing to travel occasionally (up to 25%) for training, customer support visits, or team events

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working understanding of networking, protocols, and device connectivity
  • Experience with collaborative robots (cobots) or industrial robot programming
  • Understanding of machine vision, sensors, or end effectors
  • Understanding of Python, C++, ROS, or similar languages and have experience with Linux/Ubuntu operating systems

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Source: Standardbots careers (Ashby)

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