Field Commissioning Engineer - Warehouse Robotics & Automation

Exotec Solutions SAS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual/绩

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Vacation and time-off policy

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Training and development opportunities

Team-building events

Job summary

Exotec, a leading warehouse robotics innovator, seeks a Field Commissioning Engineer to bring the company’s automation systems to life at client sites. This high-travel role requires on-site work roughly three weeks each month, with hands-on work across robotics hardware, software, and third‑party equipment integration.

You'll design and refine test plans, execute validation, and coordinate with the Atlanta‑based team while ensuring system reliability and customer satisfaction throughout

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical, or electrical engineering (or related field).
• Broad working knowledge across software, mechanical, and electrical engineering, with hands-on troubleshooting ability and software configuration.
• Clear, professional communication skills for on-site client interactions and de-escalation as needed.
• Ability to work within internal systems and tools for documentation and coordination with off-site teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% of working hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integration of Exotec products and third‑party systems on customer warehouse sites.
• Actively participate in the commissioning process to ensure system functionality and reliability.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute system validation tests, including defining and refining test plans.
• Measure, improve, and maintain the reliability of the full solution throughout deployment phases.
• Coordinate and implement software configurations and improvements to deployed systems.
• Troubleshoot across software, mechanical, electrical, and networking layers.
• Communicate with customers to assess and fulfill needs and requirements.
• Provide updates and documentation through Exotec’s internal tools, coordinating with the Atlanta‑based team.
• Support on-site interactions with clients, including de-escalation of time-sensitive issues.
• Inform operational teams on project progress and risks.

Skills

Frequent travel readiness

Troubleshooting across disciplines

Customer-facing communication

Test plan design and refinement

On-site engineering collaboration

Education

BS degree in mechatronics

Robotics or electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Python

Node-RED

Linux

Git/GitHub

Job description

Exotec designs elegant, plug-and-play, and reliable end-to-end warehouse robotics solutions. As a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and integrator, we support some of the world’s most iconic brands in their transition to automation. We’re proud to design technology that doesn’t just redefine intralogistics, it also makes warehouses safer, faster, more efficient, and less physically demanding for the people working inside them.

Why This Role Matters

As a Field Commissioning Engineer, you’ll be the boots on the ground bringing Exotec’s robotics and automation systems to life at our client warehouse locations. It's a high-travel position (our engineers are on-site generally 3 weeks out of each month), but an ideal role for individuals who love solving real engineering challenges in real-world environments. Working hands-on with robotics, hardware, software, programming tools, and third‑party industrial equipment, you'll gain broad technical experience quickly. Unlike other "engineering" roles in the industry, this is a true engineering position where you help design and refine test plans—not just execute them. The work is varied, collaborative, and directly tied to the success of each system launch.

What You'll Do

• Manage the integration of Exotec products and third‑party systems on customer warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment sites
• Actively participate in the commissioning process to ensure system functionality and reliability
• Plan, coordinate, and execute system validation tests—including defining and refining test plans
• Measure, improve, and maintain the reliability of the full solution throughout deployment phases
• Coordinate and implement software configurations and improvements to deployed systems
• Troubleshoot across software, mechanical, electrical, and networking layers
• Communicate directly with customers to assess and fulfill their needs and requirements
• Provide clear updates and documentation through Exotec’s internal tools, including coordination with the Atlanta‑based team
• Support on-site interactions with clients, including de‑escalating challenging or time‑sensitive situations
• Inform operational teams on project progress and risks

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don’t meet every requirement listed below, don’t worry—your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit

• At least 1 year of commissioning robotic systems and/or equipment, ideally in industrial automation, material handling, warehousing, or logistics
• Demonstrated experience with frequent travel (e.g., field service, commissioning, consulting, construction, or similar roles)
• BS degree in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical, or electrical engineering (or related field)
• Broad working knowledge across software, mechanical, and electrical engineering, with the ability to perform both hands‑on troubleshooting and software configuration
• Clear, professional communication skills, including the ability to manage on‑site client interactions and de‑escalate as needed
• Ability to work within internal systems and tools for documentation, notes, coordination, collaborate with off‑site team members, etc.
• Comfort and openness with regular travel (up to 100% of working hours)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job:
  • Use and manipulation of standard hand tools
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Working from heights of up to 50 ft
  • Use and operation of lifts with a manufacturer‑rated capacity of250 lbs, including tools and equipment (approximately 30 lbs)
  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling to access and repair equipment at ground level
  • Working on overhead equipment, including extended reaching and manual dexterity

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (reading and minor edits)
• Familiarity with Python, Node‑RED, or Linux
• Experience with Git/GitHub
• Prior work on complex automation or robotics systems
• Experience contributing to the creation of test plans or validation procedures

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and time off policy
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Continuous opportunities for training and development within a growing, international company
• Regular company-hosted teambuilding, training and social events