Full-Time

Robot Assembly Technician

Posted on 11/15/2024

Fox Robotics

Fox Robotics

51-200 employees

Develops automated forklifts for warehouse unloading

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Entry, Junior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools and/or automated machinery in a production environment
  • Experience working in a medium to high volume manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and assembly work instructions
  • Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
  • An associate degree or other technical background
  • Experience in robots or automation
  • Experience at small companies or startup environments
  • Experience with electrical wiring
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
  • Build the robots, install hardware according to work instructions
  • Installing, modifying, and building custom wire harnesses.
  • Build small electrical sub-assemblies
  • Mechanical/electrical assembly of components, subassemblies, and integration of final vehicle assemblies
  • Must be open to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Fox Robotics develops automated forklifts that improve the efficiency of unloading trailers in warehouses. Their main product, the Fox Automated Trailer Unloader (ATU), can unload trailers at a speed of 25 pallets per hour and is designed for easy installation without needing integration with existing IT systems or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The company uses a combination of robotics, machine learning, and optimization techniques to create safe and effective automation solutions. Unlike many competitors, Fox Robotics focuses on providing scalable solutions that can be quickly implemented for various warehouse tasks, such as loading, unloading, and order picking. The goal of Fox Robotics is to enhance operational efficiency for logistics and warehousing clients while reducing the reliance on manual labor.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$38.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

53%

2 year growth

164%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Walmart and KION North America enhance Fox Robotics' credibility and market penetration.
  • The company's innovative technology has already processed nearly 3 million pallet pulls, demonstrating proven reliability and effectiveness.
  • Fox Robotics' autonomous forklifts improve workplace safety and productivity, making them highly attractive to large-scale operations.

What critics are saying

  • The non-exclusive nature of the KION partnership could limit Fox Robotics' competitive edge and market exclusivity.
  • High dependency on large clients like Walmart may pose a risk if these partnerships falter or if clients develop in-house solutions.

What makes Fox Robotics unique

  • Fox Robotics specializes in autonomous trailer loaders/unloaders (ATLs), a niche yet critical component of warehouse automation that many competitors overlook.
  • Their partnership with KION North America for manufacturing and assembly provides a robust production capability and market reach.
  • Fox Robotics' focus on AI/ML algorithms and real-time perception technology sets them apart in terms of technological sophistication and operational efficiency.

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