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Robot Operator

Osmo, Elizabeth, NJ, United States


Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory.

Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. Osmo is headquartered in New York, NY, with a new facility in New Jersey, and offices in Somerville, MA.

Osmo is seeking a Robot Operator to join our engineering & automation team. In this role, you’ll be responsible of operating and monitoring our robotic dispensing systems, executing setup and changeovers, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with the team to keep things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Operate robotic dispensing system in alignment with work orders and production schedule

Execute setup, changeover, calibration, and validation of robot workflows

Monitor robot performance, ensure accuracy, defect anomalies, and take corrective action or elevate as needed

Perform routine checks, cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance on automated dosing robot

Work with software and hardware handoffs (e.g., MES interface, PLCs, conveyors) to ensure smooth transition and process integration

Log production metrics, downtime events, and issues, and support root‑cause follow‑up

Maintain standard operation procedures (SOPs) and reference documents; suggest updates when needed

Coordinate with vendors and spare parts inventory to minimize downtime

Adhere to safe procedures (lockout/tagout, PPE, interlock) and quality standard

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in a manufacturing/production or automated equipment operating environment

Mechanical aptitude. Able to work with tools and equipment

Ability to follow detailed instructions, SOPs, and process flows

Good communication skills and ability to work functionally

Strong attention to detail and reliability

Fragrance Manufacturing experience is a plus

Hourly Rate : $22.11-$27.80

If this role inspires you we’d encourage you to apply. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches.

All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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