Field Robotics Engineer

Maven Robotics; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics is seeking a Robot Field Operator to support deployment and operation of our robotic solutions in customer facilities. You will join the field deployment team to ensure continuous and efficient robot operation, oversee mobile systems, and collaborate with software developers and hardware designers to improve robot performance.

The role requires hands-on robotics experience, proficiency in C++/Python, and familiarity with ROS2 and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related technical field.
• OR an Associate’s degree in a related engineering field plus a minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience testing or operating robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with C++/Python programming languages and ROS2; Linux-based development and debugging environments.
• Working knowledge of robotics networking protocols (CANOpen, EtherCAT, UART).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and operate mobile robotic systems within the production environment to meet operational goals.
• Observe and provide feedback on the task workflow to the software development team to continuously improve operational efficiency.
• Proactively monitor and manage robot task performance to maintain production targets.
• Manually intervene to correct tasks that the robot has mishandled.
• Execute routine and preventative maintenance on robotic hardware and electromechanical systems to ensure peak performance.
• Conduct first-level software triage, diagnose operational issues, and report findings to the engineering development team for resolution.

Skills

C++/Python

ROS2

Linux

CANOpen

EtherCAT

UART

Robotics systems

Education

B.S. in Robotics/related field

Associate’s degree + 4 years robotics experience

Job description

Maven Robotics is seeking a Robot Field Operator to support deployment and operation of our robotic solutions in customer facilities. You will join the field deployment team to ensure continuous and efficient robot operation, oversee mobile systems, and collaborate with software developers and hardware designers to improve robot performance.

The role requires hands-on robotics experience, proficiency in C++/Python, and familiarity with ROS2 and Linux environments.