Software Engineer

About the job

• Designs and develops firmware, graphical user interface software, motion control software, or data analysis and display software for our products
• Conducts tests to verify the implementation of new features and the proper operation of products
• Uses critical thinking skills to debug problems and develop solutions to these problems
• Interacts with other engineers in a team environment
• Provides and reviews technical documentation
• Operates robots at customer locations to test and improve designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
• Thorough knowledge of at least one object-oriented language required
• Motion control, ROS, real-time software, machine learning, signal or image processing, web development, UI design, or development operations experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of C, C++, or Python programming preferred
• Understands the requirements of both graphical and embedded development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thrives in a team environment and works well independently
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of formal methods of programming design, implementation, testing, and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to other engineers
• Self-motivated and self-learning.  
• Excitement for working in a small company environment with the possibility of being asked to solve problems significantly outside of normal job duties.
• Passionate about providing a good customer experience.

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line Software Engineer: Last Name, First Name”
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)

Full Stack Software Engineer

About the job

The Full Stack Software Engineer will be involved in the development of a full-stack web application that will process, analyze and visually render data captured from our robotic inspection platforms.

Essential Functions

• Design overall architecture of the web application
• Design, implement, and verify new features in a continuous integration environment
• Develop tests to ensure integrity and availability of the application
• Ensure responsiveness of applications
• Use critical thinking skills to debug problems and develop solutions to these problems
• Interact with other engineers from multiple disciplines in a team environment
• Provide and review technical documentation
• Directly interact with customers in order to understand their requirements for the web application

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
• Highly experienced with at least one back-end programming language
• Thorough knowledge of Python and JavaScript programming preferred
• Experience with UI/UX web design is a plus
• Understanding of security and data protection
• Development experience in both mobile and desktop web applications

Knowledge and Skills

• Thrives in a team environment and works well independently
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of formal methods of programming design, implementation, testing, and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members
• Highly self-motivated and enjoys self-directed learning
• Excitement for working in a small company environment with the possibility of being asked to solve problems significantly outside of normal job duties
• Passionate about providing a great customer experience

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line "Full Stack Software Engineer: Last Name, First Name"
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)

Mechanical Engineer

About the job

The Mechanical Engineer will be involved in the design, testing, and analysis of robots for industrial operation.

Essential Functions

• Works closely with a multi-disciplinary team to design precision electro-mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoots problems in manufacturing, assembly, and field use of components analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Performs detail drawing and drafting of fixtures, mechanical parts and assemblies, and other components
• Prepares or directs preparation of product and user documentation
• Operates robots at customer locations to test and improve designs.
• Part and assembly design, from concept to detail design to manufacturing introduction.
• Detailed mechanical design for a wide range of production fabrication processes in order to optimize performance and cost.
• Create, manage, release, and maintain BOM’s.
• Mechanical modeling and testing of components.
• Validation of components in system configuration.
• Coordinate with software and electrical engineers to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• 2-6 years experience in designing and building mechanical systems for industry applications
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical theories, including FEA and controls
• 2+ year experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Robotics experience preferred
• Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
• Experience in machining and rapid prototyping
• Excellent communication skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Thrives in a team environment and works well independently
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of formal methods of design, implementation, testing, and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members
• Highly self-motivated and enjoys self-directed learning
• Excitement for working in a small company environment with the possibility of being asked to solve problems significantly outside of normal job duties
• Passionate about providing great products.

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line "Mechanical Engineer: Last Name, First Name"
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)

Field Operator/Robotic Technician

About the job

We are looking for a technician to perform and support in-field robotic inspection operations throughout North America. The individual will be responsible for carrying out inspections with a robotic crawler which will include operation of the robot, ensuring data integrity, and navigating power plant and industrial environments. The individual will play a key role in ensuring customer needs are met. When not in the field, the individual will be responsible for maintaining electromechanical equipment including gears/motors, cameras, actuators, control boxes, cables, etc.

• Operate, maintain, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and mobilize/demobilize robotic inspection tools and equipment
• Interface with customer representatives and ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance to schedule
• Solicit and relay customer feedback for the purposes of improving quality and scope of services
• Complete trip reports, expense reports, and other paperwork covering activities in the field
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical details of company service offerings and tools
• Read and interpret instructions, schematics, and assembly drawings with limited supervision
• Inspect parts for defects and assemble per instructions and/or assembly drawings
• Solder electrical components and wiring
• Route and fasten cables & wiring per manufacturing standards
• Tag or mark identifying information on components or assemblies
• Measure, mix & apply a variety of chemicals and adhesives
• Use hand drill, drill press, grinder and other assembly tools as required
• Document issues with documentation package found during assembly
• Inspect and test completed assemblies & sub-assemblies
• Perform other activities as directed

What we're looking for

• Must have significant hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical devices/tools
• Must be able to build to assembly drawings and follow assembly instructions and processes
• Must be discreet, energetic, self-starting, self-managed, highly ethical, and have impeccable attention-to-detail and time-management skills
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be a team player with personality traits and communication skills that enable him/her to work with all levels of staff, vendors, and customers
• Plus if previous experience in power or related heavy industry and an understanding of how plants operate, handle outages, etc.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Field work will be performed in OSHA confined spaces.

Other Details

• Travel percentage: Field Inspections 50-70% during spring/fall and ~10% summer/winter (all domestic for now)
• Compensation: Base wage + field work bonus
• Benefits: PTO, Health Benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Training: Jobsite training including operation of robotic equipment and hands-on training for electromechanical assembly.

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line “Field Operator: Last Name, First Name”
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)
3. OPTIONAL: A video of you answering the questions below no longer than 2-3 minutes (must be sent by sending a link)

• What is your name?
• Describe your current or most recent situation (What company are you working for? What do you do? Are you still in school or did you just finish? What was your major? etc.)
• Why are you applying for this position?
• Can you describe your toughest job?

EHS Officer

About the job

We are looking for an EHS Officer who can demonstrate extensive working knowledge of regulatory requirements in the manufacturing, power and refinery industries, have excellent communication skills both written and oral with an emphasis on public speaking and presentations and have a strong working knowledge of principles of accident prevention, root cause analysis, loss control and risk identification to safety programs.

• Develops and implements EHS policies, standards, guidelines and programs to meet the overall strategy for the prevention and control of EHS risks to include, prevention of injuries, hygiene, clean air and clean water act compliance, records and permits, hazardous waste and EPA compliance, wastewater operations.
• Assures compliance of company operations to all applicable laws regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures to include knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statues related to individual company locations.
• Maintain Gecko’s Grade-A standing in ISNetworld and Avetta.
• Re-enforce daily safe working practice by employees and contractors as per procedure.
• Assist in new employee and contractor EHS orientation training.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and report accidents, near miss and routine inspection result.
• Maintain all EHS record keeping and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate routine general condition inspection.
• Train employees on all necessary EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and analyzes safety information reporting, consolidates and reports key EHS statistics monthly, quarterly and annually as required.
• Report and provide feedback to management using statistical data
• Creation of additional management systems, i.e., ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 50001 to ensure conformance with standard requirements.
• Attend meetings, company events and trainings to keep informed of the latest developments

Requirements

• Self-Starter, Interpersonal and Leadership qualities, and Program management
• Able to connect business needs to solutions
• Proven experience working with Environmental regulations, EPA, DOT Regulations, MSHA and OSHA Compliance and Reporting, Safety Audits, and maintaining Safe and Healthy work environments
• Previous work experience with ISNetworld, Avetta, Browz, PEC
• 5+ years experience in an EHS role with leadership responsibilities.
• Plus if previous work experience in power, petrochemical or related industrials
• Plus if having technical subject matter expertise of NDT services, robotics, engineering or power/petrochemical processes

Other Details

• Travel percentage: 20% (Safety audits and customer site visits)
• Compensation: includes base salary + bonus
• Benefits: PTO, Health Benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Training: Gecko EHS manuals, procedures, and policies and training programs. Review of our ISNetworld and Avetta accounts and other leading accrediting bodies such as ECCS, TWIC, MSHA, OSHA10, etc. Jobsite training including operating a few inspections to better understand the technology/services.

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line EHS Officer: Last Name, First Name”
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)

Controller

About the job

We are looking for a Controller who can demonstrate extensive working knowledge of accounting, finance, tax matters, and GAAP compliance. Candidate must have excellent analytical, communication and problem solving skills. The controller will have a wide purview of all things finance and accounting as the first dedicated finance professional and will be crucial to enabling the company’s growth plans and buildout of the finance organization.

• Accounting operations, financial reporting, managing domestic and international audits, treasury management, tax prep/compliance with our CPA firm, oversee automated payroll system, and development of supply chain and purchasing processes.
• Manage and improve month-end close activities. Create journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and variance analysis. Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies.
• Contribute to implementations of additional accounting, purchasing and reporting infrastructure and pair with engineering departments to test assumptions and validate data.
• Improve processes and controls and expand the finance organization to appropriately staff these needs.

Requirements

• Self-Starter, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills
• Able to connect business needs to solutions
• 4+ years progressive public accounting / corporate accounting experience.
• Plus if Big 4 auditing experience or CPA with another firm.
• Reporting experience and data proficiency (VBA and SQL) a big plus.  
• ERP implementation and control environment design and implementation

Other Details

• Travel percentage: ~5% (remote location audits)
• Compensation: includes base salary + bonus
• Benefits: PTO, Health Benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Training: Gecko financial systems and processes as well as jobsite training including operating a few inspections to better understand the technology/services/customer.

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line “Controller: Last Name, First Name”
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)

Marketing Specialist

About the job

We are looking for a marketing specialist to bring what Gecko Robotics (a Y Combinator company) has to offer to the world! The individual will be responsible for understanding customer needs, developing the marketing strategy for our different markets and service offerings, analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies, and drive initiatives to reach target audiences (social media, email, conferences, magazines ect...). The individual will play a key role in increasing revenue.

• Entrepreneurially minded to think about the business and penetrate the market to grow sales
• Manage marketing for all medias including digital, website/inbound, trade shows, industry publications and direct outreach
• Evaluate customer success stories to develop case studies, videos, testimonials, and presentations for trade shows
• Meet team sales targets
• Attend meetings, company events and trainings to keep informed of the latest developments
• Report and provide feedback to management using statistical data

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience
• Proven experience as a marketing specialist or similar role
• Through understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/Social Media ect...) and market research methods
• Self-Starter, Results-Driven, Customer Service
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Exceptional communication and written skills
• Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind
• Plus if previous experience in power or related heavy industry and an understanding of how plants operate, handle outages, etc.
• Plus if knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web development tools (eg Dreamweaver)
• Plus if proficient with Adobe CreativeSuite, Microsoft Office, CRM, Web analytics,Google Adwords

Other Details

• Travel percentage: Meet with customers and trade shows ~5% (all domestic for now)
• Compensation: Base salary commiserate with experience + bonus and equity
• Benefits: PTO, Health Benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Training: Jobsite training including operating a few inspections to better understand the technology/environment.

Apply

This is important. Website applications or emails not containing the below will be discarded. To be considered, please apply on our website or send an email to jobs@geckorobotics.com. The email should contain:

1. A Subject line “Marketing Specialist: Last Name, First Name”
2. Your Resume (please use website form or send an email with an attachment)
3. OPTIONAL: A video of you answering the questions below no longer than 2-3 minutes (must be sent by sending a link)

• What is your name?
• Describe your current or most recent situation (What company are you working for? What do you do? Are you still in school or did you just finish? What was your major? etc.)
• Why are you applying for this position?
• Can you describe the most complex marketing message you had to give?