Maintenance Supervisor - Automation & Robotics Fulfillment; Burlington, NJ

Maintenance Supervisor - Automation & Robotics Fulfillment (Burlington, NJ)

Burlington, NJ

Oversight of maintenance operations and technical support in a cutting‑edge e‑commerce fulfillment facility.

Lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure the uptime, safety and operational excellence of autonomous warehouse automation systems, while coordinating with site leadership and engineering teams.

• Lead & inspire: schedule, prioritize tasks and delegate assignments to the maintenance team. Mentor technicians to foster a culture of extreme ownership and technical excellence.
• Bridge hardware & software: oversee repairs on advanced robotics and material handling equipment, and work with engineering to troubleshoot hardware‑software mismatches.
• Own the data: drive adoption of digital workflow and record accurate work orders, parts usage and time tracking.
• Maximize uptime: develop and enforce rigorous preventative maintenance programs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Inventory control: manage parts inventory, tools and supplies; coordinate with management and distribution to ensure critical spares are stocked.
• Safety champion: enforce safety procedures, OSHA standards and SOPs; actively identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Technical documentation: read, interpret and train technicians on complex schematics, diagrams, manuals and advanced engineering documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance/repair experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role within an automated fulfillment or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret advanced safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical diagrams and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to deliver clear directives to technicians, draft performance reports and brief upper management and engineering representatives.
• Tech‑savvy operator: proficient in navigating computer systems and modern software ecosystems.

• High‑agency problem solving: ability to solve practical problems and thrive in environments with limited standardization; collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions under pressure.
• Advanced technical aptitude: experience with complex automation systems, PLCs, firmware updates or robotics infrastructure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: give and receive constructive criticism, manage team dynamics and maintain professionalism to sustain warehouse uptime.
• Regular use of hand tools, reach into tight spaces and constant team communication via radios or phones.
• Comfortable working and walking at elevated heights with appropriate fall protection equipment.
• Ability to perform physical work: stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift 20–40 lb routinely and lift >50 lb occasionally.
• Openness to on‑call/stand‑by, overtime, weekends and holidays to support a 24/7 autonomous network.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic warehouse with variable temperatures, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles and risk of electric shock.

$85,000 – $95,000 a year; generous equity also provided.

Unlimited flexible time off – take time as needed.

Health insurance – medical, dental and vision plans with multiple options.

Paid bonding time – after birth.

Paid parking – company paid parking access.

Referral bonus – cash bonus for successful referrals.

401(k) – contribution plan.

Equity – ownership through equity program.

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit and provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.