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Third Wave Automation

Senior Robotics Field Engineer

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Description

You will lead the setup, integration, and maintenance of autonomous forklifts at customer sites. You will troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and system integrations; manage site configurations; support training and testing; document root causes and operational best practices; and automate repetitive diagnostic work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the setup, integration, and maintenance of autonomous forklifts at customer sites
  • Own site technical planning, risks, and go/no-go decisions
  • Report fleet adoption, utilization, deployment progress, and technical risks
  • Debug Linux, networking, services, logs, telemetry, and integrations
  • Perform on-robot hardware repairs, retrofits, and upgrades
  • Manage and improve site system configurations
  • Integrate with customer warehouse management systems
  • Serve as the primary customer contact during deployment through go-live
  • Provide customer training on fleet operation and best practices
  • Document implementation playbooks, optimization notes, and best practices
  • Support on-site product testing and provide detailed feedback
  • Write tools and scripts to automate setup and debugging work

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 6+ years of field experience coordinating with customers across robotics hardware, software, and networking
  • Customer relationship management skills
  • Change management experience
  • Industrial automation and industrial machinery repair experience
  • Linux command-line, networking, and administration experience
  • Python or C++ programming experience preferred
  • Written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with office productivity tools
  • Ability to automate repetitive tasks with tools and scripts
  • Experience in a full-scale warehouse environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
  • Ability to meet stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 15 to 44 pounds

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Daily lunch
  • Dinner for late evenings
  • Snacks
  • Equity

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