Entry-Level Field Application Engineer

Role: Entry-Level Field Application Engineer.
Location: Saline, MI, San Francisco, CA Tracy, CA, Fort Worth, TX, Abilene, TX & Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite).
Duration: 03+ Months Contract (30 Hours per Week Part Time).

Position Summary:
• We are seeking a proactive and technically oriented Field Application Engineer to support the deployment, testing, operation, and demonstration of advanced robotic systems, including drones, quadruped robots, and humanoid platforms.
• This temporary, part-time opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, and customer interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams and customers to help ensure reliable robotic system performance in real-world environments.
• The role requires an on-site presence at one of the designated locations, with an initial schedule of 2 3 days per week, totaling approximately 30 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deploy, operate, and test robotic systems in real-world environments.
• Support field testing, data collection, system demonstrations, and operational activities.
• Assist with remote operations and participate in client presentations and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues and help identify potential solutions.
• Document technical issues, test results, system performance, and customer feedback.
• Communicate technical information clearly to engineering teams, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and usability.
• Follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines while working with robotic equipment.
• Provide on-site technical support based on project schedules and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences.
• Interest in robotics, automation, emerging technologies, and hands-on technical operations.
• Basic understanding of hardware, software, electronics, sensors, or robotic systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to work approximately 30 hours per week, initially across 2 3 days per week.
• Ability to work on-site at one of the listed locations.
• Willingness to travel locally or to other project locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with drones, quadruped robots, humanoid robots, or similar robotic platforms.
• Familiarity with electronics, sensors, embedded systems, and robotic subsystems.
• Basic programming or scripting skills.
• Experience with field testing, equipment deployment, technical demonstrations, or remote operations.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing technical support or engineering role.

Ideal Candidate:
• The ideal candidate is technically curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in hands-on environments. They should be eager to learn new technologies, troubleshoot technical challenges, and support the successful deployment and operation of advanced robotic systems.

Schedule and Availability:
• This is a temporary, part-time position requiring approximately 30 hours per week. The initial schedule will be 2 3 days per week, with on-site work at one of the specified locations. The work schedule will be coordinated based on project and operational needs.