--- title: 'Robot Operator/Technician (Hammond, LA) at Ambi Robotics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/robot-operator-technician-hammond-la-ambi-robotics-hammond-fqjdp5qh2scg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Robot Operator/Technician (Hammond, LA) at Ambi Robotics - **Company:** Ambi Robotics - **Location:** Hammond, LA - **Compensation:** $25–$30/hr - **Employment:** temporary - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ambirobotics/ee65d243-7c79-4913-83dc-20e9b185b876 ## Job description We are a fast-paced Series A startup growing our team of dynamic builders, tech-enthusiasts, and compassionate professionals on a mission to deploy AI-powered robotic solutions that make supply chain operations more human-friendly and efficient. Ambi Robotics is excited to add a temporary part-time Robot Operator/Technician to the team. We are looking for an individual who will be responsible for operating our AmbiStack systems at a critical customer site during a six-month evaluation period. This role serves the customer as the primary point of contact for field issues with robotic equipment, supports system installations, coordinates with remote engineers for debugging and improvements, operates forklifts safely and efficiently, and collaborates with the Ambi Engineering team to enhance the product. The ideal candidate is customer-obsessed, and goes above and beyond to exceed expectations. Installation begins 11/10/25 and project is expected to be completed 06/30/2026. In this role you will: - Participate in assembly/installation of the gantry palletizing system - Enable and monitor the AmbiStack machine as it palletizes boxes - Take primary ownership of the site as the customer point-of-contact - Schedule, track, and perform preventative maintenance - Report abnormalities to the engineering team - Build and maintain reactive technical support processes - Lead and contribute to support team projects You are a good fit if you have: - Excitement for robotics and innovative technologies - Basic technical skills for software, mechanical, and electrical engineering - Product support engineering experience in electro-mechanical hardware and software systems - Working knowledge of Google Suite, Asana, Slack, Jira, and hardware and software principles - Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and customer communication experience - A self-starter mentality with a bias toward action and strong follow through - (BONUS) Experience working in supply chain warehouses - (BONUS) Experience working with industrial equipment In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits such as: - 401k with 5% matching by Ambi Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply! Disclaimers Ambi Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ## About Ambi Robotics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AI-powered robotics company that boosts productivity across physical workplaces with advanced warehouse automation. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A; $65.1M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Berkeley, California, United States - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Matthew Matl (Co-Founder & VP of Software Engineering), David Gealy (Co-Founder & VP of Hardware), Jeff Mahler (Co-Founder & CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Robotics Engineering, warehouse automation, AI-powered logistics. - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise e-commerce and logistics companies (e.g., Pitney Bowes, OSM Worldwide). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Empowering people to handle more than ever before with the help of AI-powered robotics.” [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) ## Products & Services - **AmbiSort**: AI-powered parcel sorting system that increases associate throughput by 400% with 24/7 reliability. [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) - **AmbiStack**: Robotic palletizing solution for warehouse operations. - **AmbiAccess**: Software platform for managing and monitoring robotic fleets. - **PRIME-1**: First AI foundation model for warehouse robots, trained 10,000× faster via Sim2Real transfer learning. [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$4M (LinkedIn estimate); Total Funding $65.1M across 7 rounds. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ambirobotics) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vertex Ventures, Bow Capital (lead investors); Partners include Pitney Bowes and OSM Worldwide. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ambirobotics) - **Growth Signals**: Surpassed 100 million packages sorted in commercial operations (2024); headcount of 39 (‑4% YoY) but active job postings up +25% yearly; launched PRIME-1 foundation model. [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ambirobotics) ## Competitive Advantages - **Sim2Real AI**: 10,000× faster training enables hardware-agnostic robots to pick millions of distinct items from day one. - **Intelligent gripper technology**: Proprietary hardware for precise pick-and-place across varied parcel types. - **Deep UC Berkeley roots**: Founders and Chief Scientist Ken Goldberg bring world‑class robotics research expertise. [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) ## Strategic Focus - Scale deployment of AmbiSort and AmbiStack across more warehouse partners. - Advance PRIME-1 foundation model to further improve robot adaptability and performance. - Expand partnerships with major logistics and e‑commerce players. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, innovative environment where “every idea matters, every voice is heard.” [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) - **Work Policy**: On‑site in Berkeley, CA with partial work‑from‑home flexibility. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ambirobotics/5f1fa333-ac7f-4d1b-a91f-669ba1d522ce) - **Benefits**: Health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with 5% company match, equity ownership, unlimited PTO, on‑site gym, free parking, free lunches 2× per week. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ambirobotics/5f1fa333-ac7f-4d1b-a91f-669ba1d522ce) - **Employer Rating**: 4.6/5.0 (9 reviews) – strong scores for work‑life balance, compensation, and culture. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ambirobotics) - **Open Roles**: Sales Operations Manager, Senior Solutions Engineer, Senior Robotics Research Engineer, Senior Field Engineer, Enterprise Account Executive. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ambirobotics) ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ambirobotics) – Company details, financials, workforce, reviews 2. [ambirobotics.com](https://www.ambirobotics.com/about/) – Mission, products, history, culture 3. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ambirobotics/5f1fa333-ac7f-4d1b-a91f-669ba1d522ce) – Job posting with benefits and compensation 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ambirobotics) – Careers page listing open positions ## Other roles at Ambi Robotics - [Solutions Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/solutions-engineer-ambi-robotics-kppxpkztvnnq) - [Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-ambi-robotics-berkeley-hkb0z87adf3p) — Berkeley, CA - [Customer Success Account Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-success-account-manager-ambi-robotics-berkeley-9mqvfmqjk1hj) — Berkeley, CA - [Senior Robotics Research Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-robotics-research-engineer-ambi-robotics-berkeley-02e8ss80nda9) — Berkeley, CA