Full-Time

Robotic Operations Support Specialist

Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot

51-200 employees

Robotic unloading solutions for warehouses

Compensation Overview

$70k - $84k/yr

Boston, MA, USA

In Person

Willing to travel 10–20% of the time to customer locations across the U.S.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Requirements
  • 1–3 years working with robotic, automated systems, or industrial equipment in production or logistics environments
  • Comfortable working night/shoulder shifts (2 PM–10 PM or 4 PM–12 AM)
  • Software: familiar with CLI tools (e.g., ssh), interpreting logs, and system telemetry
  • Electrical: basic knowledge of industrial robotics, PLCs, sensors, wiring, and protocols
  • Mechanical: experience with electromechanical subsystems and field repair workflows
  • Strong communicator across both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Capable of building trust with both customers and engineering teams
  • Self-directed and comfortable working independently during non-standard hours
  • Based in Boston, MA; willing to travel 10–20% of the time to customer locations across the U.S.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in on-site deployment operations and system commissioning to gain a deep understanding of our robotic truck unload platform, as well as our customer stakeholder landscape.
  • Remote Monitoring & Support (Night/Shoulder Shift): Track fleet performance using telemetry and logging dashboards during evening and overnight hours when warehouse operations are most active.
  • Identify and flag potential issues before they escalate during peak customer operational periods.
  • Real-Time Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues across software, electrical, and mechanical components.
  • Provide live support for customer stakeholders and internal teams during night/shoulder shift hours.
  • Cross-Team Communication: Manage support cases via phone, video, and written updates.
  • Log findings, resolution steps, and maintain clear follow-up loops with day shift teams.
  • Technical Investigations: Triage issues that span across disciplines and escalate effectively.
  • Guide field teams through on-site troubleshooting and retrofits.
  • Process Refinement: Identify and help close gaps in tooling, workflows, and documentation.
  • Hardware Maintenance: Perform scheduled and ad hoc maintenance on robotic arms, conveyors, and electrical components.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira, Freshdesk, or related systems
  • Interest in process improvement and documentation
  • Calm under pressure; curious and proactive
  • Adaptable in fast-paced environments
  • Customer-first mindset
  • Experience working night shifts or non-traditional hours
  • Physically capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to work in hot/cold and uncomfortable conditions (warehouses are often not climate-controlled).
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Pickle Robot develops dock-side robots that help unload trucks and containers at warehouse loading docks for logistics and e-commerce operations. The robots work alongside human workers, using sensors and software to plan and execute unloading tasks, reducing physical strain and increasing throughput. They differentiate themselves by focusing specifically on dock unloading, offering options to own or lease the robots plus ongoing maintenance and software services. The goal is to improve safety and efficiency at loading docks, enabling faster unloading and less fatigue for workers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$102.5M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Six customers ordered 30+ unload robots in Q3 2024 with early 2025 deployment, demonstrating strong market demand acceleration.
  • New two-armed robot design and software platform for third-party hardware integration expand addressable market beyond proprietary systems.
  • Yusen Logistics partnership and 10 million pounds unloaded since summer 2023 prove real-world operational reliability and customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Boston Dynamics Stretch robot offers superior mobility and 800+ boxes/hour throughput, directly eroding Pickle's early customer contracts.
  • Amazon Robotics' integrated autonomous unloading systems already deployed at scale capture 70% of warehouse automation spend.
  • ANSI/RIA R15.08-2023 safety recertification requirements halt deployments within 3-6 months due to observed edge-case failures in field tests.

What makes Pickle Robot unique

  • Pickle Robot's synchronized hardware-software approach achieves human-or-better-than-human picking speed with proprietary vision and path-planning capabilities.
  • Robots pay for themselves within 18 months through labor savings and deploy in existing warehouses without infrastructure modifications.
  • UPS $120 million order for 400 units validates commercial viability and positions Pickle as the market leader in truck unloading automation.

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Pickle Robot Closes $50 Million Series B Funding

Pickle Robot Company ("Pickle Robot") has raised $50 million in series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures, and others.

Benzinga
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Pickle Robot Raises $50M, Secures Orders

Pickle Robot Company announced it raised $50 million in Series B funding with participation from Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and others. In Q3 2024, six customers ordered over 30 unload robots for deployment in early 2025. The funding will accelerate new feature development and expand commercial teams to access new markets. CEO AJ Meyer highlighted the value of their Physical AI in logistics, aiming to enhance supply chain robotics and customer value.

GlobeNewswire
Nov 20th, 2024
Pickle Robot Closes $50 Million Series B Funding and Secures New Orders for 30+ Unload Robots

Pickle Robot closes $50 million series B funding and secures new orders for 30+ unload robots.

Securities and Exchange Commission
May 30th, 2024
SEC FORM D

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