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.

Purpose

The Lead Robotic Technician is a key production role responsible for the operation, coordination, and continuous improvement of multiple automated and 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.

The Role

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

Documentation, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Team Support

Safety and Compliance

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels T02 - T03 as evaluated through our interview process.

Pay Range

$27-$43 USD

What We Offer :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify : Right to Work

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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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