Regional KIRA Specialist - Autonomous Cleaning Robotics

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG; Banbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is seeking a Regional KIRA Specialist to drive adoption of autonomous cleaning robots (KIRA) across the Banbury region.

You will manage end‑to‑end deployments, from site surveys and live trials to cloud telemetry and hands‑on troubleshooting, while aligning with HQ engineering and regional leadership. The role requires strong robotics, automation, and IoT telemetry expertise, plus excellent English communication and willingness to travel for client visits and field

Qualifications

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Eng, or Computer Science, or equivalent automation experience.
• Specialised certificates in Autonomous Systems, IoT Telemetry, or Robotics preferred.
• Experience in industrial automation and cloud IoT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical diagnostics, fleet operations, and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Manage cloud telemetry and remote monitoring of autonomous robots.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline teams and report performance to management.
• Deliver customer training and enablement programs for field staff.

Skills

Robotics

Mechatronics

Electrical Eng

Computer Science

Autonomous Systems

IoT Telemetry

Robotics certs

Education

Robotics

Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Industrial automation

Tools

IoT Fleet Platforms

Cloud-based Software

Telemetry Dashboards

Sensor Integration

Job description

Regional KIRA Specialist - Autonomous Cleaning Robotics

39242

Banbury

Permanent

Full time

Service

As the world leader in cleaning technology, Kärcher is known for innovation, quality, and sustainability. As a family‑owned company, we value strong relationships with both our customers and our employees. To drive the success of our autonomous cleaning technology in the region, we are now looking for a highly skilled, commercially driven, and self‑starting Regional KIRA Specialist.

Location: Banbury, UK

About the Role

Kärcher is pioneering the future of industrial cleaning with intelligent, autonomous technology. As our Regional KIRA Specialist, you will act as the primary technical and commercial hub driving the adoption and performance of Kärcher’s autonomous robotics (KIRA) across the region.

In this role, you will serve as a versatile technical expert and customer advocate. You will oversee the full lifecycle of autonomous deployments—from conducting initial site feasibility surveys and live product trials to managing cloud fleet telemetry and delivering hands‑on technical troubleshooting. You will also bridge the gap between regional executive leadership, headquarters engineering teams, and ground‑level facility operators.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Diagnostics & Fleet Operations

• Deliver expert remote and on‑site troubleshooting, software updates, and mechanical or electrical adjustments.


• Monitor and optimize connected machines using cloud‑based fleet management software, IoT telemetry, and web platforms such as KEM or OneView.


• Provide advanced operational support for autonomous systems, including LiDAR, sonar, optical sensors, 3D cameras, and spatial navigation mapping.

Customer Success & Deployment

• Oversee end‑to‑end technical machine delivery, onboarding, and site configuration at customer facilities.


• Design and lead enablement training programs for facility staff, end‑user operators, and internal sales/demonstration teams.


• Maintain active customer feedback loops, proactively resolving operational bottlenecks to ensure satisfaction.


• Identify successful deployments and collaborate on creating impactful customer case studies.

Commercial Enablement & Market Growth

• Analyze target sectors—including Logistics, Retail, Healthcare, and Public Spaces—to identify high‑potential opportunities for autonomous cleaning solutions.


• Conduct detailed physical site surveys and facility layout feasibility studies to assess infrastructure readiness for KIRA deployments.


• Deliver customer pitches, product demonstrations, live field trials, and specialized robotics workshops.

Cross‑Functional Coordination & Performance Reporting

• Serve as the vital link connecting HQ technical engineers (AKW), regional leadership (@ALG), and client facility teams.


• Track and evaluate robot operational metrics, providing performance reports directly to regional executive management.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for

You hold a degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a technical equivalent—or equivalent hands‑on background in industrial automation, with specialized certificates in Autonomous Systems, IoT Telemetry, or Robotics preferred. You bring proven experience in industrial automation, robotics, and cloud‑based IoT fleet platforms.

Your background demonstrates success leading live customer pitches, product demonstrations, physical site feasibility studies, machinery delivery, and technical training, with prior experience hosting specialized sales workshops or producing customer case studies preferred. You combine robust field and remote troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software systems with a deep understanding of sensor suites (LiDAR, sonar, optical, 3D cameras) and autonomous navigation mapping, with advanced data analytics capabilities for performance reporting preferred.

Finally, you possess exceptional cross‑functional collaboration and English communication skills to resolve issues objectively and partner with diverse stakeholders, with regional vertical experience across Logistics, Retail, Healthcare, or Public Spaces preferred. A valid driver’s license and the flexibility to travel for on‑site client trials, field visits, and surveys are required.

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care. In the everyday and in the extraordinary. With WOW products and WOW services.

We believe that every WOW, huge or tiny, is extraordinary and unique – just like you are.