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# Senior Robotic Metrology Specialist at Path Robotics

- **Company:** Path Robotics
- **Location:** Columbus, OH
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/pathrobotics/jobs/8628208002?gh_jid=8628208002

## Job description

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re attacking a trillion dollar opportunity - doing things that have never been done before to support an industry hurting from a lack of skilled labor. Large, difficult problems are what Path tackles every day and our people are our greatest asset to get that job done. Our intelligent, hardworking team of people do the impossible every single day, yet remain incredibly kind, humble, and always ready to support one another.

The Senior Metrology Tech owns dimensional calibration and alignment of Path's robotic welding systems from installation through final validation. Working with FARO Vantage laser trackers, PolyWorks, and RoboDK, this role levels and aligns rails and robots, runs base and TCP calibration on Yaskawa hardware, and verifies every system meets tolerance before handoff. It's a field-forward position (60–70% travel) requiring deep laser tracker expertise, strong data analysis and documentation discipline, and the ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently at customer sites.

## What You’ll Do

- Lead end-to-end dimensional calibration of robotic welding cells — rails, tracks, positioners, and robot arms — using a FARO laser tracker.
- Set up and operate FARO Vantage laser trackers per company SOPs.
- Level RTU/PTU rails and align positioners to tolerance in PolyWorks, directing the mechanical adjustments.
- Calibrate robot arms in RoboDK on Yaskawa hardware via teach pendant.
- Review results against spec; resolve or escalate out-of-tolerance findings.
- Export, document, and hand off validated calibration packages using standard file conventions.
- Troubleshoot tracker, software, and pendant issues on-site.
- Travel to customer sites for installation, alignment, and recalibration (60–70%).

## Who You Are

- Willingness to accommodate 60%-70% travel and work non-standard hours as needed to support critical on-site installation schedules.
- Demonstrated background in metrology spanning over five years, specifically utilizing FARO Vantage or ION laser trackers within field or industrial settings.
- Advanced mastery of PolyWorks, including coordinate system development, GD&T application, device interfacing, and the creation of automated macros and reports.
- Functional understanding of robotic calibration sequences, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in RoboDK software integration.
- Proficiency in Yaskawa/Motoman teach pendant operations and a commitment to safety protocols when working inside active robotic workcells.
- Comprehensive knowledge of dimensional tolerances and measurement uncertainty, with the analytical skill to validate data integrity in real-time.
- Commitment to rigorous documentation standards, maintaining organized data structures and standardized reporting across multiple system serial numbers.
- Practical mechanical skills, including tripod rigging, lag bolt installation, and monitoring structural movement during the fastening process.
- Proven expertise in the commissioning of sophisticated robotic workcells, including large-scale gantry deployments, rail-based transport units, and dual-sided or multi-zone system architectures.
- Technical proficiency in Python scripting to drive measurement automation, specifically leveraging PolyWorks macros and the RoboDK API for enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Possession of formal industry credentials, such as FARO certification, CMS accreditation, or advanced coursework specializing in laser tracker operation.
- Substantial background within heavy industrial fabrication, robotic welding, or complex automation integration environments.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work on the shop floor for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Frequent use of hands for handling tools, equipment, and materials
- Ability to safely operate or be around welding and machining equipment, including exposure to:
- Heat, sparks, and fumes associated with welding
- Noise from fabrication and machining operations
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, welding helmet, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear
- May require occasional extended hours to support urgent builds, customer requests, or critical business needs

## Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

## Why You'll Love It Here

- Free lunch every day
- 3 weeks PTO
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave plus an additional 6-8 weeks maternity leave for the birthing parent (12-14 weeks total)
- 401K through Empower
- Paid Referral Bonus

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site, Field Service

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours

## About Path Robotics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Path Robotics builds physical AI systems that enable autonomous robotic welding for heavy industries, addressing the critical skilled labor shortage in manufacturing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, $271M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Columbus, Ohio, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Andy Lonsberry (CEO) and Alex Lonsberry (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Industrial robotics, AI-powered manufacturing automation, heavy fabrication
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise — specifically heavy industry, defense, utility & energy, data center construction, and general manufacturing
- **Mission**: Create real value for customers while rebuilding the backbone of American industry by helping manufacturers navigate the skilled labor shortage.

## Products & Services
- **Intelligent Welding Cells**: Fixed robotic cells that use AI and computer vision to see, understand, and adapt to part variations in real-time, enabling autonomous welding without precision fixturing.
- **Obsidian™ AI**: A foundational AI model for welding, trained on tens of millions of welded inches, enabling real-time adaptation for high-quality welds across part-to-part variations.
- **JobBuilder**: A web-based software application launched at FABTECH 2024 that simplifies part programming, reducing the setup bottleneck and expanding the addressable market to fabricators without specialized robotics staff.
- **Path Foundry (RaaS)**: A Robotics-as-a-Service model where Path owns and operates the welding cells, charging customers for welding capacity with $0 CapEx, targeting a 30% lower cost and 4x productivity improvement.
- **Rove**: A mobile welding system mounted on a quadruped platform (announced April 2026), extending adaptive welding capabilities beyond fixed-cell applications.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $271M total funding raised (Series D, last raised ~2 years ago)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly named in available sources; the company has a Board of Directors and leadership team including a Chief Revenue Officer (Heather Carroll) and EVP of Global Operations (Mike Renn).
- **Growth Signals**: 198 employees as of March 2026; launched Path Foundry RaaS model in October 2024; launched JobBuilder at FABTECH 2024; announced Rove mobile welding system in April 2026; serves 4 key industries (Defense, Data Centers, Utility & Energy, Heavy Industry); addresses a forecasted 600k welder shortage by 2030.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Perception-driven fit-up**: The core differentiator is the ability to recognize part geometry, compensate for dimensional variation, and execute a weld without precision fixturing — a capability traditional robotic welding lacks, which requires tight part consistency.
- **Obsidian™ foundational AI model**: A purpose-built, first-of-its-kind AI model for welding trained on tens of millions of welded inches, enabling continuous learning and real-time adaptation.
- **RaaS model (Path Foundry)**: Eliminates upfront CapEx for customers, lowering adoption barriers for mid-market fabricators who cannot justify six- or seven-figure capital commitments.
- **End-to-end autonomy**: The system handles pick, fit-up, and weld in a single automated flow, with 24/7 mission control support, targeting 4x productivity improvement.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the RaaS model**: Path Foundry is the primary go-to-market strategy, requiring the company to manage fleet maintenance, logistics, service-level guarantees, and asset utilization across a distributed installed base.
- **Expanding addressable geometry**: The Rove mobile platform announcement signals a push beyond fixed-cell applications into more varied and mobile welding environments.
- **Defense and critical infrastructure**: The company is actively targeting defense (shipyards, arsenals), data center construction, and utility/energy sectors as key growth verticals.
- **Reducing programming friction**: JobBuilder aims to lower the barrier to adoption for fabricators without specialized robotics staff, expanding the total addressable market.

## Why Work Here
- **Impactful mission**: The company directly addresses a critical national problem — a forecasted 600,000 welder shortage by 2030 — by building technology that keeps American manufacturing competitive.
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics, building a foundational AI model (Obsidian) trained on tens of millions of welded inches.
- **Collaborative culture**: The company emphasizes "People + Robots Together" and states that "Our people are our competitive advantage," with a focus on creating real customer value.
- **Growth trajectory**: With $271M in funding, 198 employees, and a pivot to a RaaS model, the company is in a high-growth phase with significant runway.
- **Leadership**: Founded and led by brothers Andy Lonsberry (CEO) and Alex Lonsberry (CTO), who have scaled the company from a university basement to a leading physical-AI company.
- **Work environment**: Based in Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on collaborative, passionate teams working on cutting-edge machine learning and impactful real-world problems. The careers page highlights "Impactful," "Collaborative," "AI-Powered," and "Cutting-edge machine learning" as core themes.

## Sources
1. [path-robotics.com](https://www.path-robotics.com/)
2. [path-robotics.com/careers](https://www.path-robotics.com/careers)
3. [path-robotics.com/about](https://www.path-robotics.com/about)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/path-robotics)
5. [robotics.press](https://robotics.press/news/path-robotics-company-profile/)

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