Divergent is looking to hire a Robotic Technician to operate, monitor, and support automated manufacturing cells, ensuring stable day-to-day operations, maintaining equipment health, supporting material flow, and driving production efficiency, quality, and safety for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience operating industrial robots (Kuka, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa) or automated equipment in a production setting.
- Strong understanding of robotic operation and basic automation troubleshooting.
- Mechanical and electrical assembly skills with the ability to diagnose equipment issues.
- Experience operating Kuka 6-axis robots or similar robotic manipulators.
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfaces.
- Experience with automated adhesive dispensing equipment.
- Experience in multi-cell or high-mix automated production environments.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and support daily production across multiple automated cells—robotic assembly, anodize automation, scan box, and future robotic systems.
- Maintain proper flow of parts through automated cells to avoid delays or bottlenecks.
- Perform part preparation activities including masking, cleaning, light mechanical assembly, and adhesive-ready prep.
- Complete digital assemblies and validation steps using required software, tools, or inspection systems.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and general shop equipment
- Perform routine operational maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve basic robotic, mechanical, and electrical issues to reduce downtime.
Other
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
