Assembly Technician - US (Chicago, IL)

About us

At Gideon, we're crafting the future of logistics, manufacturing & other industrial environments with cutting-edge AI and 3D vision-based autonomous robots. Our team of 80+ exceptional individuals is committed to automating complex operations, allowing people to shine in what they do best. 

If you're ready to join us and be part of this journey, read on!


Our team, based in Croatia and USA, consists of 80+ super-talented people, including top-notch experts in the field of hardware and software engineering, and is devoted to developing robots with a mission of making people's work easier. 
We are an ambitious group of tech enthusiasts with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences, very excited and passionate about what we do! And above all, we cherish team spirit, constant learning and kindness. There is much more to learn, so we hope this piqued your curiosity! 
 About the role

As the first assembly in the USA, you will have the opportunity to build the team and processes from the ground-up. The working site is located in Woodridge, Illinois. We are looking for a person with experience who can get into the business very quickly!

In this role, you will be responsible for following assembly instructions and contributing your experience to building our robots and testing mobile robotic systems and their components. In order to understand our robots better, you’ll be working closely with our mechanical and electrical engineering teams based in Zagreb, as well as the QA.    

Responsibilities we’ll trust you with:


    • Assembly of the mechanical and electrical components according to documentation and engineering inputs 
    • Testing and troubleshooting of electro/mechanical systems 
    • Providing feedback and updating in-house technical documentation  
    • Performing other technical duties when needed to ensure that everything runs smoothly  
    • Working in close cooperation with electrical, mechanical and QA engineers, based in Zagreb


Your area of expertise:  
    • Finished a technical school or have at least two years of experience with basic electrical or mechanical assembly 
    • Good knowledge of using electrical instruments and mechanical tools 
    • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings 
    • Good prototyping capabilities and hands-on approach 
    • Thorough and analytical approach to solving problems 
    • Candidate must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship


Bonus points: 
    • Knowledge of soldering and basic electrical circuits 
    • Experience with wire harnessing 


Tools that we use:
Python


Robot Operating System
Docker
Bash
Linux
C++


Steps in the selection process:

Introduction


Tell us about your experiences and interests, and we will tell you more about the position, about our team and Gideon as a whole. We cherish the individual approach to every candidate and we are always curious to hear how we fit into your plans!

Technical Assessment

This stage will show you how the actual job will look like and how you fit in. You will get an insight into technical details by completing the technical task and discussion with one of our senior experts.

Final   interview

The final step is a more in-depth conversation where you will get a full picture of how your work in Gideon would look like and what kind of culture we cherish.

Offer!


If all goes well, this is when we send you the offer with the information and details about compensation, vacation policy, benefits plan and all the other working details.


If we already managed to spark your interest, you can apply even now

But the best things are yet to come if you continue to read on :)

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What do we offer and what can you expect once you join us?
Flexible & remote work

Meal-subsidy program

Kindergarten allowance/
Tourist voucher

Supplementary and additional health insurance

Health 
check-ups

Fully paid sick-leave
Christmas & Easter bonus

Baby bonus

Transportation allowance

Internal upskilling


Outstanding R&D team


Friendly & supportive environment

Testing & Manufacturing halls
Latest tech and tools
Regular 1-on-1 talks & feedback sessions