Full-Time

Robotic Operations Technician

Posted on 7/15/2025

Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot

51-200 employees

Robotic unloading solutions for warehouses

No salary listed

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Hardware Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience solving issues with complex electro-mechanical equipment (Robotics experience preferred, but experience in Automotive, Construction, Manufacturing, Aerospace, etc. sectors is acceptable)
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows GUI and CLI
  • Basic familiarity with wiring/electronics (Multimeters, O-Scope, etc.)
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to follow step-by-step safety procedures exactly. Lock-Out-Tag-Out for example.
  • Willingness to work in hot/cold and uncomfortable conditions (warehouses are often not climate controlled)
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and other engineering-produced documentation
  • General understanding of networking (IP Addresses, DNS Servers, etc.)
  • Experience reading debug machine output and logs
  • Experience in field services or deployment positions is a plus
  • Spanish language proficiency is extremely valuable
  • Be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Responsibilities
  • Operate a class C Mobile Robot that unloads trucks
  • Deploy and install automation solutions, including industrial robot arms, software, and auxiliary hardware
  • Provide on-call technical support to customers post-deployment.
  • Conduct on-site integration and test activities
  • Be the primary field point of contact for customers. Be able to explain complex issues and processes to our customer operations team in clear and simple language, using customer service techniques to de-escalate customer concerns and keep customers informed.
  • Execute field retrofits. Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on troubleshooting field issues
  • Use clear written communication to describe issues and bugs seen in the field and suggest potential solutions
  • Work with other Field Technicians and Deployment Engineers to deploy and manage installations at customer sites

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

  • Secured orders for 30+ robots from six customers deploying early 2025.
  • Raised $50M Series B from Teradyne, Toyota Ventures for commercialization.
  • Yusen Logistics partnership streamlines container unloading, boosts safety.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Robotics' 750,000 robots block 40% e-commerce market share now.
  • Osaro's systems in 50+ sites like DHL outpace Pickle's palletizing in 12 months.
  • Agility Robotics' Digit pilots with GXO obsolete single-arm design by 2027.

What makes Pickle Robot unique

  • Dill robot unloads trucks at 600+ boxes per hour using generative AI and machine vision.
  • Physical AI enables human-scale manipulation of non-palletized goods in chaotic trailers.
  • KUKA arms with proprietary grippers achieve human-or-better picking speeds alongside humans.

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Benefits

Healthcare

401k

Snacks and cold brew

Competitive pay

Equity stakes

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Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Edge AI and Vision Alliance
Oct 2nd, 2025
"Real-world Deployment of Mobile Material Handling Robotics in the Supply Chain," a Presentation from Pickle Robot Company

Peter Santos, Chief Operating Officer of Pickle Robot Company, presents the "Real-World Deployment of Mobile Material Handling Robotics in the Supply Chain" tutorial at the May 2025 Embedded Vision Summit.

Robotic Vehicle Technology
Nov 25th, 2024
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
Nov 20th, 2024
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
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