Autonomous Equipment Field Specialist

Rinvio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$115,000-$125,000/year compensation based on experience

Professional recruiting support from Rinvio

Job summary

Rinvio is seeking an Autonomous Equipment Field Specialist to provide hands-on field support for robotic and autonomous construction equipment. This travel-heavy role is based near the Chicago area and requires at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should be comfortable with mechanical systems and have a valid driver's license. The compensation range is $115,000 to $125,000 per year, which varies based on experience, with responsibilities including deployment support and troubleshooting equipment issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on equipment operation, repair, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Willingness to travel weekly across the U.S. and work in outdoor/construction jobsite conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of autonomous construction equipment.
• Assist with field setup, calibration, sensor adjustment, component checks, and equipment readiness.
• Document equipment performance, field observations, issues, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Heavy equipment background

Hands-on equipment operation

Mechanical systems comfort

Professional communication

Willingness to travel

Tools

Welding

Hydraulics

GPS/machine control

Job description

Autonomous Equipment Field Specialist

Rinvio is hiring a Autonomous Equipment Field Specialist for hands‑on field support for robotic/autonomous construction equipment. This is a travel‑heavy field role based near the Chicago, IL market.

Pay: $115,000-$125,000/year, based on experience

Location: Chicago, IL area; candidates should live within reasonable distance of a major airport

Schedule: Heavy weekly travel to project sites; schedule may vary by deployment and site needs

Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of autonomous construction equipment
• Assist with field setup, calibration, sensor adjustment, component checks, and equipment readiness
• Coordinate with operators, construction teams, project stakeholders, and technical support
• Document equipment performance, field observations, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain safe field practices and a professional Rinvio presence on jobsites

Requirements

• Heavy equipment, construction, field service, machinery, robotics, or autonomous equipment background
• 5+ years of hands‑on equipment operation, repair, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience preferred
• Comfort working with mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, diagnostics, and tools
• Clear professional communication with operators, construction teams, customers, and technical teams
• Willingness to travel weekly across the U.S. and work in outdoor/construction jobsite conditions
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Welding, fabrication, hydraulics, soldering, electrical, GPS/machine control, or construction technology experience is a plus

Why this role

• $115,000-$125,000/year compensation range based on experience
• Travel‑based role supporting advanced construction equipment
• Strong fit for hands‑on machinery, heavy equipment, field service, and problem‑solving backgrounds
• Professional recruiting support from Rinvio

Learn more about Rinvio: https://www.rinvio.com

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