Agricultural Field Robotics Engineer

Ecorobotix; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecorobotix Inc. is seeking a Field Application Engineer to lead the technical deployment and maturation of our AI‑driven, high‑precision spraying systems across U.S. crops and markets.

You will validate commercial readiness through field experiments, optimize hardware/software for local conditions, and coordinate with growers and R&D teams. You will translate field challenges into engineering improvements, collaborate with product management and after‑sales, and drive continuous product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, CS, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced mechatronic products.
• Strong understanding of software, electronics, mechanics, and agronomic interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical deployment into new crops, geographies, and agricultural segments.
• Validate commercial readiness through structured field testing and performance verification.
• Optimize hardware, software, and machine configurations for local farming conditions.
• Develop deployment recommendations and best practices prior to commercial rollout.
• Diagnose complex software, hardware, and system performance issues and identify root causes.
• Validate software releases, hardware revisions, AI models, and machine configurations under real farming conditions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical field data to support engineering decisions and product improvements.
• Partner with engineering teams to validate corrective actions and long-term solutions.
• Build strong relationships with growers while maintaining an engineering-focused approach.
• Translate field observations and customer feedback into actionable engineering requirements.
• Support Product Management and R&D with structured, data-driven recommendations.
• Lead investigations into complex Service Level 3 technical issues and coordinate cross-functional resolution.
• Identify recurring trends and recommend product, deployment, and process improvements.
• Develop deployment standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation to support future launches.
• Support strategic demonstrations, proof-of-value projects, and early commercial deployments.
• Ensure machines are properly configured and provide technical expertise during customer engagements.

Skills

Field deployment

Robotics

Mechatronics

Python

Linux

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science, Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Ecorobotix Inc. is seeking a Field Application Engineer to lead the technical deployment and maturation of our AI‑driven, high‑precision spraying systems across U.S. crops and markets.

You will validate commercial readiness through field experiments, optimize hardware/software for local conditions, and coordinate with growers and R&D teams. You will translate field challenges into engineering improvements, collaborate with product management and after‑sales, and drive continuous product