Field Service Engineer – Robotics
The Field Service Engineer – Robotics 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, requiring frequent travel to customer sites across the U.S. It is ideal for early-career engineers passionate about robotics, AI, and hands-on technical work.
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What You’ll Do
This Confidential Client seeks a motivated Field Service Engineer (Robotics) for a remote, travel-heavy role supporting deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations of advanced robotic systems (drones, quadrupeds, humanoids, and autonomous platforms). This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level and early-career engineers who enjoy hands-on work, field operations, and customer-facing technical support.
- Deploy, configure, operate, and maintain robotic systems at customer sites and project locations.
- Conduct field testing, system validation, data collection, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor systems during remote operations and assist with operational troubleshooting.
- Support product demonstrations, technical presentations, customer evaluations, and field trials.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, sensor, connectivity, and integration issues in real-world conditions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify failure modes and implement improvements.
- Document test results, system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and customer feedback.
- Assist with deployment planning, integration, and operational readiness activities.
- Travel frequently across the United States to support customer engagements and deployments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or 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; ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently in dynamic field environments and as part of cross-functional teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the United States.
- Valid identification and documentation required 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).
- Experience with robotics testing, system integration, field operations, or technical support.
- Previous customer-facing technical support or product demonstration experience.
- Ability to diagnose hardware/software issues and adapt to changing field conditions with minimal supervision.
Location & Travel
This is a remote (telecommute) position based in the United States with frequent travel to customer sites and project locations. Candidates should be able to travel nationwide and have the documentation required for domestic travel and site access. Occasional on-site multi-day assignments are expected.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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