Field Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or software systems, gained through work experience or educational background.
- Ability to troubleshoot and work independently as well as collaboratively.
- A good driving record, reliable transportation to and from job locations, and a valid driver's license meeting company insurance standards.
- Willingness to travel regionally for on-site visits; the posting gives conflicting estimates of approximately 20% and approximately 75%.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on one's feet for extended periods.
- Ability to pass and maintain a Department of Transportation medical certification (DOT physical).
- Provide customer support during product deployment and post-sales phases.
- Assist sales teams with on-site demonstrations for potential customers.
- Monitor customer robot fleet operations to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues proactively and provide timely solutions to minimize customer downtime.
- Document operational data and generate performance reports.
- Provide internal teams with feedback on customer needs, product performance, and potential areas for improvement.
- An associate’s degree, technical certification, relevant experience, or coursework in mechanical, electrical, or software fields is a plus.
About the company
Slip Robotics provides the SlipBot automated loading system as a Robots-as-a-Service for loading docks. The SlipBot can load or unload a full truck trailer in about five minutes by staging freight at the dock and moving it as a single unit, with no facility changes or IT setup required. The system includes SlipController for control, SlipView for live/historical data, and attachments like SlipBot+Rack and SlipBot+Bin to handle non-uniform items, all delivered via annual subscription that covers hardware, software, and data access. The company aims to reduce dock loading time and truck dwell, increase throughput, improve safety by removing forklift entry into trailers, and scale deployments across the logistics ecosystem with data-driven insights for customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$44M
Headquarters
Norcross, Georgia
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SlipLift reached initial deployments in 2026 and broader availability throughout the year.
- Slip hired a dozen employees since summer 2026, including field and engineering roles.
- Customers like John Deere, GE Appliances, Nissan, Valeo, and Four Hands validate demand.
What critics are saying
- Berkshire Grey's Scoop launched February 2026, challenging Slip in dock unloading.
- Symbotic acquired Fox Robotics in 2026, intensifying dock-automation competition with distribution scale.
- Slip depends on warehouse adoption cycles; a failed SlipLift ramp would crush RaaS economics.
What makes Slip Robotics unique
- SlipLift decouples robot from payload, serving multiple dock doors since February 2026.
- Slip Robotics loads and unloads trucks in five minutes without facility or IT changes.
- SlipBot and SlipLift target both short-haul and 20,000-pound regional freight operations.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Remote Work Options
- Company Equity