On-site Field Robotics Deployment Engineer

Eka Robotics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eka Robotics in Boston is seeking a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer to serve as the on-site technical expert for robotic manipulation systems. You will support deployments, run diagnostics, and drive field improvements.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and R&D teams, analyze telemetry, and lead customer demonstrations with strong communication and hands-on problem solving. Travel 50%+ is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Robotics or related engineering field.
• 2+ years field debugging on complex robotic systems.
• Python scripting for diagnostics.
• Strong communication能力 for customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot robotic arms and vision systems on-site.
• Triage fleet issues across hardware, software, and ops.
• Conduct on-site diagnostics and RCA to improve uptime.
• Analyze telemetry and logs to validate hypotheses.
• Travel 50%+ to lead deployments and demonstrations.
• Develop deployment docs and SOPs.

Skills

Python scripting

Diagnostics

Field deployments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related field

MS in Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Docker

EtherCAT

CANbus

Job description

Eka Robotics in Boston is seeking a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer to serve as the on-site technical expert for robotic manipulation systems. You will support deployments, run diagnostics, and drive field improvements.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and R&D teams, analyze telemetry, and lead customer demonstrations with strong communication and hands-on problem solving. Travel 50%+ is required.