Full-Time

Head of Mission Control

Posted on 10/28/2024

Path Robotics

Path Robotics

51-200 employees

Autonomous welding robots using AI technology

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Mid

Columbus, OH, USA

This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, OH headquarters.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Strong people leader with proven track record of hiring and developing high performing teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of an organization across functions.
  • 4+ years experience in building and managing teams
  • Detail oriented leader with passion for establishing best practices and managing against key performance indicators on a daily basis
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly dynamic operating environment
  • Passion for robotics, manufacturing and operations
  • Willingness to travel as needed and up to 20% of the time based on business needs
  • Engineering, robotics, or manufacturing experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • Manage robotic cell operations center (“Mission Control”) team of ~10 people
  • Design, develop and rollout best practices, response workflows, and training programs
  • Design and build out remote monitoring and teleoperations teams in multiple locations
  • Partner cross functionally with operations, engineering, product, and account management teams to improve customer experience working with Path Robotics
  • Own tool/system identification and selection and partner with engineering as needed

Path Robotics focuses on autonomous welding in the manufacturing sector. Their robots utilize advanced AI technology to independently scan, position, and weld parts, which streamlines the manufacturing process and reduces the need for skilled labor. The robots create a 3D model of each part using sensor data, allowing them to adapt to variations in parts without requiring identical components or precise positioning. This makes their solution particularly effective in environments with high mix and low volume production. Unlike traditional robotics companies, Path Robotics offers a pay-as-you-go subscription model, allowing clients to only pay for the services they use, which makes it more affordable. Additionally, they cover all preventative maintenance, further easing the burden on manufacturers. The goal of Path Robotics is to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality through their AI-driven solutions.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$263.6M

Headquarters

Columbus, Ohio

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-20%

2 year growth

-17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Secured $100M in Series D funding, reflecting strong investor confidence.
  • Launch of Path Foundry(TM) revolutionizes contract manufacturing welding.
  • Job Builder app streamlines welding process, enhancing productivity.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Vicarious and Bright Machines.
  • Economic downturns could affect subscription-based revenue model.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions due to semiconductor shortages.

What makes Path Robotics unique

  • Path Robotics offers AI-driven autonomous welding, eliminating need for skilled welders.
  • Their pay-as-you-go model reduces upfront costs for manufacturers.
  • Proprietary AI creates 3D models, adapting to part variations for high-quality welds.

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