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Get a Robotic Geek’s Dream Job, Join the RobotShop Tech Team

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

This is an amazing opportunity for any robotic geek out there who loves robots and wishes to be fully immersed in everything robotic.  As a Robotics Technician you will be exposed to our ridiculously large variety or products spanning every single area in the personal robotics market and will be asked to learn about them, support them, and love them.

Robbie the robot steals your job

Robbie the robot steals your job

We specialize in the sale and distribution of domestic as well as professional robots, robotic kits, robot parts and more. The robotic market is expanding rapidly and we are looking for the right candidate to join our dynamic and ambitious team.

You are probably wondering what are the exact tasks of this awesome job. If you get chosen, you will support the engineering department by:

  • Providing internal technical and product selection support
  • Providing technical support to customers and help with product selection
  • Helping in the creation of new robotic products
  • Entering new products, review and update existing product descriptions
  • Keeping the robots happy and possibly other tasks.

What do you need to get this job? Its simple you must be a robotics geek with previous robot building experience. Or if you want a more formal list see below:

  • Education : CEGEP, AEC, DEC
  • 1 to 12 months previous experience in a similar position.
  • Having worked with, designed or built robots. Ideally knowing how to integrate robotic systems that include microcontrollers, sensors, motor controllers, actuators, etc.
  • Written communication skills in both English and French are crucial, the candidate must be able to communicate technical concepts simply, clearly and concisely while remaining courteous.
  • Ability to learn independently.
  • Good people skills, eagerness to help as well as patience are critical to this position.

Sought after qualities are:

  • Able to multitask, manage your priorities and track down accurate information.
  • Interested in robotics (a.k.a. being a robotics geek).
  • Positive attitude.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and directions.
  • Team player.
  • Show Initiative.
  • Productive and efficient.

Are you envisioning yourself surrounded by robots for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week? Stop dreaming and send us a soft copy of your resume to  jobs@robotshop.com and let us know why YOU would be the ideal candidate.

Doubt Robots are Taking Over the World? See the Infographic

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Robots are becoming increasingly capable, intelligent and flexible. As a result, they can perform an increasing amount of tasks and are also taking more and more jobs all over the world. The infographic below created by Mezzmer Eyeglasses explains the situation of robots in the workplace brilliantly.

Robotic Labour

Robotic Labour

Via Singularity Hub.

RobotShop Expands and is Hiring Humans

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

The robotics field is growing exponentially and so is RobotShop. As such, we have recently opened some positions that anybody interested in robotics would love.

Job Bot - by Nate

Job Bot - by Nate

Working at RobotShop is not for everybody though, you need to have a PROBOTS personality. You might be wondering what is PROBOTS? The answer is simple, it is an acronym that summarizes the main values of the RobotShop team:

  • Productive is what I really am
  • Responsible is my main attitude
  • Optimistically is how I see things
  • Be the best in my daily tasks
  • Open minded is my tool to innovate
  • Teamwork and Service are always on my mind
  • Saving money is my everyday goal

You can find all available positions in the Careers section of our website. For instance an interesting one would be the Engineering Department Technician position, where you can get very good knowledge of all the latest and most successful robotic products on the market and rub shoulders with all of the most popular robots.

So what are you waiting for? If you are passionate about robotics apply at RobotShop today!

http://www.robotshop.com/careers.html

GetRoboticsJobs.com: Robotics job listing site

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Get Robotics Jobs

GetRoboticsJobs.com is a robotics job listing site based in the United States that offers jobs from around the world.

Employers can post their job offers for free.

Job seekers can follow the job listings via RSS feed or by email.

A great idea for a job listing site targeting robotics engineers and professionals.

GRJ also offers a magazine resource list covering the fields of robotics, science and technology.

You can follow GetRoboticsJobs on Twitter and Facebook.