Robotics Field Application Engineer – Austin, TX
Are you an engineer who loves solving real-world problems on-site?
Do you want to work hands-on with cutting-edge robotics while helping customers integrate transformative automation?
I’m hiring a Robotics Field Application Engineer to join a fast-growing robotics startup driving their US expansion.
You’ll take the lead in deploying and supporting modular robotic automation solutions across the U.S., working closely with customers and playing a key role in shaping the future of industrial automation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- On-site Deployment & Commissioning: Lead on-site hardware installation, integration, and commissioning of robotic automation systems.
- Project Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and deliver end-to-end customer projects from scoping and commissioning to final handover.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small team of field engineers, balancing hands-on deployment with team management to ensure project success.
- Customer Training & Support: Provide hands-on training, technical support, acceptance testing and troubleshooting to ensure success.
- Development & Testing: Take ownership of robotic solutions from early design, through lab testing and validation, and support deployment and optimisation at customer sites.
- Documentation: Create clear technical manuals and user guides for seamless operation.
- Innovation & Feedback: Collaborate with hardware/software teams to help shape and advance our technology.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience deploying and commissioning automation or complex technical equipment.
- Experience with PLCs / CAD
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while maintaining hands-on technical involvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage projects independently.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and customer-facing skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly across the U.S. for customer projects
Why Join?
- Work with revolutionary modular robotics redefining industrial automation.
- Be part of a dynamic, collaborative startup with flat hierarchies and a direct feedback culture.
Salary up to $90,000 + bonus + benefits.
Split your time between Austin office and customer sites across the U.S.
If you want a hands-on robotics role where you’ll see your impact in the field while leading and developing a team, apply now for immediate consideration.