Field Application Engineer – Robotics
The Field Application Engineer supports deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and demonstration of advanced robotic systems including drones and humanoid robots. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams and customers to ensure reliable system performance and resolve technical issues in dynamic field environments, requiring frequent travel across the United States.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, operate, and maintain robotic systems (drones, quadrupeds, humanoids, autonomous platforms) at customer sites and field locations.
- Conduct field testing, system validation, data collection, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor robotic systems during remote operations and assist with operational troubleshooting.
- Support customer demonstrations, technical presentations, product evaluations, and field trials.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, sensors, connectivity, and system-integration issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify technical problems and improve system performance.
- Communicate technical requirements, operational challenges, and practical solutions to customers and internal teams.
- Document test results, troubleshooting activities, system configurations, and customer feedback.
- Assist with integration planning, deployment readiness, and on-site operational setup.
- Travel nationwide frequently to support customer engagements and deployments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong interest in robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments and to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the United States.
- Valid identification and required documentation for domestic travel and customer site access.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with drones, quadruped robots, humanoid robots, or other autonomous robotic platforms.
- Familiarity with electronics, sensors, actuators, hardware interfaces, and robotic subsystems.
- Basic programming or scripting experience (Python, C++, or similar).
- Exposure to robotics testing, field operations, system integration, or technical support.
- Experience delivering product demonstrations or providing customer-facing technical support.
- Proven ability to diagnose technical issues and adapt to changing field conditions with minimal supervision.
What Success Looks Like
- Reliable deployments and repeatable field-test results that inform product improvements.
- Clear, timely communication with customers and engineering teams.
- Rapid, effective troubleshooting that minimizes downtime during field operations.
- Strong documentation that supports reproducible operations and knowledge transfer.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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