Field Robotics Apprentice Technician - Temp to Hire

As a Field Robotics Apprentice Technician at Scythe, your main responsibilities will include maintaining our fleet of autonomous vehicles through predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance. You will actively monitor the health of vehicles using live data streaming, troubleshoot issues, and recover vehicles to minimize downtime for our customers. Collaboration with engineering and customer operations is key, ensuring we deliver optimal service and performance of our machines.

Candidates looking to apply for the Field Robotics Apprentice Technician role at Scythe should ideally have hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical environment, along with familiarity with automotive diagnostic tools. A keen interest in electric or hybrid vehicles is also beneficial. Since this is an entry-level position, relevant experience is a plus, but a strong willingness to learn and adapt is equally important.

Upon starting as a Field Robotics Apprentice Technician, you will receive comprehensive training focusing on vehicle troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and real-time monitoring technologies. You’ll work closely with seasoned professionals, gaining invaluable insights into maintaining autonomous robots. Additionally, you'll have the chance to develop skills in both mechanical and electrical repairs, preparing you for a future career in the field.

Yes! The Field Robotics Apprentice Technician position at Scythe begins as a temporary role with a 90-day evaluation period. During this time, your performance will be assessed, and upon successful completion, there is a strong possibility for permanent placement, complete with an attractive compensation package and benefits.

The Field Robotics Apprentice Technician position at Scythe offers an expected minimum hourly rate of $21, which may vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Beyond this, Scythe provides comprehensive salary, equity, and benefits packages to support our employees, emphasizing our commitment to fair compensation and personal growth.

When answering this question, focus on any hands-on experience you have in mechanical or electrical environments, especially if you have used automotive diagnostic tools. Highlight your interest in electric vehicles and any related skills or courses you've undertaken. Be specific about your contributions in past roles that demonstrate your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Discuss your approach to troubleshooting the vehicle by first assessing the available data and using your technical skills to identify the issue. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and your ability to work efficiently under pressure to recover the vehicle quickly to minimize customer downtime.

Make sure to do your research on Scythe’s mission to invest in sustainable, all-electric machinery and the role these vehicles play in outdoor maintenance. Describe how this resonates with your own values, and express enthusiasm for being part of a team dedicated to nurturing the planet with innovative technology.

Choose a specific example where you successfully learned something new, whether through independent study, mentorship, or hands-on practice. Discuss the steps you took to acquire the skill, any challenges faced, and how that experience has prepared you for the learning environment at Scythe.

Discuss your organization and time management skills by illustrating how you would assess the urgency and importance of each maintenance task. Explain your ability to create a maintenance schedule that balances preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance to ensure maximum uptime for the fleet.

Share your genuine interest in robotics and technology, and how they impact the environment positively. Highlight any relevant experiences or projects that fueled this passion and illustrate your excitement about working on Scythe’s autonomous vehicles.

Express your familiarity with technology and your ability to use data analytics tools to monitor and optimize performance. Provide examples of experiences where you utilized data to improve efficiency or performance, even if in a different context.

Talk about your logical and methodical approach to troubleshooting the issue, starting from data analysis, verifying sensor readings, to performing diagnostic tests. Highlight your systematic way of identifying root causes and implementing solutions.

Clearly state your openness to travel, as the role may require up to 20% travel. Highlight your willingness to adapt to the demands of the job and your enthusiasm about visiting different locations to support Scythe’s mission.

Describe your understanding of safety protocols and importance of adhering to established safety procedures. Mention any safety training you've completed and elaborate on your commitment to creating a safe working environment for yourself and your teammates.