Field Application Engineer - Temporary - Part time - Saline, MI

Field Ai
Saline, MI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for recent graduates who thrive in technical and operational environments and are willing to travel frequently across the country.

Best fit for

  • Recent graduates with strong communication and organizational skills who enjoy fieldwork and client interactions
    — “ideal for recent graduates who thrive in both technical and operational environments
  • Candidates with hands-on robotics experience and a background in technical fields like electrical engineering or mechatronics
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
  • Individuals who can bridge technical and non-technical teams through clear, concise communication
    — “Facilitate smooth, clear communication between engineers and non-technical stakeholders

Things to consider

  • Frequent travel across the country is expected, which may require flexibility and time away from home
    — “Willingness to travel frequently across the country
  • This is a fully onsite role, requiring daily presence at the Saline, MI location despite flexible hours
    — “candidates will be expected to work in Saline, MI

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with robotic subsystems and sensor technologies in your resume and interview responses
    — “Familiarity with basic electronics, sensors, and robotic subsystems
  • Highlight your ability to translate complex technical topics into client-friendly language during interviews
    — “Strong communication skills—able to translate complex technical topics for various audiences
  • Showcase any prior field testing or client-facing experience, even if informal or academic
    — “Prior experience in field testing, remote operations, or client-facing tech roles is a plus
  • Demonstrate your problem-solving ability by detailing past troubleshooting or workflow improvement efforts
    — “Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and contribute to continuous workflow improvement
  • Include examples of your ability to work in cross-functional teams and iterate on system usability
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on system performance and usability
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deployed and operated robotic systems
  • supported testing and data collection
  • facilitated client presentations and demos
Typical background
bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechatronicshands-on experience with robotics hardware

Skills & requirements

Required

RoboticsField TestingRemote OperationsClient-facing OperationsTechnical CommunicationTroubleshootingWorkflow ImprovementCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

PythonC++Basic ElectronicsSensor IntegrationRobotic Subsystems

Stack & domain

PythonC++CommunicationRobotics

About the role

Original posting from Field Ai via Lever

Job Title: Field Application Engineer

Location: Saline, MI, US

Work type: Temporary - Part time 

Who are We?

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, dependable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

Compensation:

About the Job

We are looking for a proactive and tech-savvy Field Application Engineer to support the deployment, testing, and client-facing operations of our cutting-edge robotic systems—including drones, quadrupeds, and humanoid robots. This role is ideal for recent graduates who thrive in both technical and operational environments.

You will be based out of our Saline, MI site. 

What You’ll Get To Do:

●     Deploy and operate robotic systems in the field, support testing and data collection.

●     Supervise remote operations and assist during client presentations and demos.

●     Facilitate smooth, clear communication between engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

●     Document technical issues, test results, and client feedback in detail.

●     Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and contribute to continuous workflow improvement.

●     Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on system performance and usability.

What You Have:

●     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

●     Strong communication skills—able to translate complex technical topics for various audiences.

●     Willingness to travel frequently across the country.

●     Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well in team-based environments.

The Extras That Set You Apart:

●     Hands-on experience with robotics hardware (drones, quadrupeds, humanoids, or similar).

●     Familiarity with basic electronics, sensors, and robotic subsystems.

●     Basic coding/scripting skills (Python, C++, or similar).

●     Prior experience in field testing, remote operations, or client-facing tech roles is a plus.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is dependent upon experience. The actual offer for this position will be based on factors such as relevant experience, competencies, certifications, and how well the candidate meets the qualifications outlined above. Part of our compensation package also includes full benefits, equity, and generous time.

Field AI Onsite Work Philosophy

At Field AI, we believe the most effective way to collaborate and solve complex challenges is by working together in person. This is a contract fully onsite role, and candidates will be expected to work in Saline, MI. In-person engagement is essential to our success, and we offer flexible working hours to support focus and work-life balance.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Source: Field Ai careers (Lever)

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