Lead Robotic Technician

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production.

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

The Lead Robotic Technician is a key production role responsible for the operation, coordination, and continuous improvement of multiple automated manufacturing cells, including robotic assembly, anodize automation, scan box inspection, and future robotic production systems. This technician ensures stable day-to-day operations across these cells, maintains equipment health, supports material flow, and drives production efficiency, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

This role requires a highly capable, hands‑on technician who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at troubleshooting automation and mechanical issues, and can provide leadership across a growing suite of advanced manufacturing technologies.

As a Lead Robotic Technician, you will serve as a primary technical resource across several production work centers. You will oversee daily execution, equipment readiness, part flow, and cross‑functional communication to ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality components for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. You will support routine production runs, respond to issues in real time, assist with documentation, and help train and guide other technicians as the automation footprint continues to expand.

Multi-Cell Production Operations

• Operate, monitor, and support daily production across multiple automated cells—including robotic assembly, anodize, scan box, and future robotic systems.
• Ensure each cell meets production targets for throughput, uptime, and quality.
• Maintain accurate flow of parts through automated cells to prevent bottlenecks.
• Conduct part preparation activities including masking, cleaning, light mechanical assembly, and adhesive‑ready prep.
• Support digital assemblies and validation steps using appropriate software, tools, or inspection systems.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and general shop equipment (e.g., band saws, drill presses).
• Support overall shop operations by maintaining organized work areas, staging materials, and assisting other cells as needed.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Perform routine operational maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve robotic, mechanical, and electrical issues to minimize production interruptions.

Documentation, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in creating and updating process documentation, checklists, and training materials.
• Report nonconformances and support corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, equipment reliability, and overall production efficiency.

Leadership & Team Support

• Act as the lead technician within each of the robotic cells, coordinating daily workflows.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and tactical direction to other technicians as needed.
• Train and mentor junior team members to ensure consistent performance and adherence to production standards.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures and safe work practices.
• Participate in required training and contribute to ongoing safety initiatives.

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience operating industrial robots (Kuka, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa).
• Strong understanding of industrial robot…