Manager, Robot Diagnostics & Analysis at Agility Robotics

<div class="content-intro"><p>Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.</p></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About the Role</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are seeking a Manager, Robot Diagnostics &amp; Analysis to lead and scale a high-impact organization responsible for engineering issue triage, technical investigations, root cause analysis, fault attribution, and engineering analytics across the humanoid robot platform.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role owns the strategy, execution, and evolution of the organization's diagnostic and investigation capabilities. You will lead a team of triage &amp; root cause analysis engineers establishing the frameworks, processes, and technical rigor required to rapidly diagnose complex robot failures spanning hardware, software and firmware, improve organizational learning, and accelerate engineering resolution.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in engineering, debugging, and root cause analysis with proven leadership experience, enabling them to set vision, drive execution, and build a high-performing team that delivers timely, data-driven understanding of complex robot issues.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About the Work</span></strong></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Organizational Leadership &amp; Strategy</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build, lead, and develop a high-performing diagnostics and analysis team.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Define the vision, strategy, and operating model for engineering diagnostics across the robot platform.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish scalable processes, investigation frameworks, and team capabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Engineering Diagnostics, Investigation &amp; Analysis</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead investigation of complex robot failures across hardware, software, controls, manufacturing, and system integration.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive issue triage, fault isolation, root cause analysis, and ownership attribution.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop diagnostic tools, workflows, dashboards, and analytics that improve investigation effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Identify systemic risks, recurring failure modes, and product improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional Influence &amp; Operational Excellence</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner with engineering, manufacturing, reliability, quality, and field teams to drive efficient issue resolution.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Communicate investigation findings and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish scalable tools, knowledge management systems, and observability frameworks that improve organizational effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead prioritization and execution across multiple programs aligned with product and business objectives.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About You</span></strong></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">8+ years of experience in systems engineering, diagnostics, integration, test, reliability, software, controls, or related engineering disciplines supporting complex electromechanical systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">3+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams, including senior and staff-level engineers.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar high-complexity hardware and software systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven track record of leading complex technical investigations and root cause analysis efforts across multidisciplinary engineering organizations.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technical Expertise&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong expertise in system-level debugging, root cause analysis, fault isolation, and technical investigations across complex robotic and electromechanical systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with telemetry, observability, logging, and engineering analytics tools used to diagnose and resolve system issues.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams while scaling processes and operational rigor.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent systems thinking, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Effective communicator capable of influencing technical and executive stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to balance technical depth with strategic leadership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Education</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Location</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office.</span>:&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.</em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$185,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$240,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em>In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Company stock options.</li> <li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li><strong>Benefit Start Date:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Provided for eligible roles.</li> <li><strong>Annual Discretionary Bonus:</strong> Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.&nbsp; We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.&nbsp; If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.&nbsp; To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Apply Now: <a href="https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us" target="_blank">https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us</a></p></div>