Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

Job summary

Responsibilities

As a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer, you'll serve as the first line of technical defense for our growing fleet of robotic systems deployed across warehouse and external data-collection environments.

• Primary Robot Fleet Issue Technical Triage Point: Manage incoming fleet issue ticket queue, prioritize based on fleet-wide implications and operational goals, and triage as…
• Fast-Paced Operations: Handle quick turnaround expectations while maintaining diagnostic quality
• On-Site Diagnostics: Perform physical inspections and functional tests at robot stations to verify issue reproduction
• Data Analysis: Analyze telemetry, sensor data, and logs to form and test hypotheses about root causes
• Failure Analysis: Execute technically sound Failure Analysis / Root Cause Analysis procedures

What they're looking for

• Education: B.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Hardware Knowledge: Proficiency debugging electromechanical systems including actuators, PCBs, cameras, wiring harnesses, and communication hardware
• Software Knowledge: Experience with log parsing and basic scripting for diagnostics (Python or Bash)
• Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interactions in robotic systems
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly in technical documentation and shift handoffs

Tech stack

• Python