On-Site Robotics Deployment & Data Capture Engineer

Mecka; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecka AI in New York is seeking a Forward Deployment Robotics Engineer to support robot deployments, data capture, and teleoperation workflows. The role is hands-on and on-site, requiring you to be physically present during deployments, ensure robots are set up, running smoothly, and data is captured according to requirements.

You will work closely with customers, remote engineering teams, and teleop operators to keep deployments moving and issues resolved in real time.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer, or on-site support at a robotics company.
• Hands-on experience supporting real robot deployments.
• Experience leading or supporting data capture operations.
• Familiarity with teleoperation systems or remote robot operation.
• Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, cameras, sensors, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Go on-site for robot deployments, pilots, and tests
• Ensure robots are properly set up, calibrated, and operational
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on site
• Act as the on-site technical owner during deployments
• Lead on-site data capture during robot operation
• Coordinate with remote teleop operators and engineering teams
• Assist with setup, testing, and monitoring of teleop systems
• Escalate issues clearly and quickly when needed

Skills

Hands-on

Field experience

Teleoperation

Linux-dedicated

Tools

Linux

Job description

Mecka AI in New York is seeking a Forward Deployment Robotics Engineer to support robot deployments, data capture, and teleoperation workflows. The role is hands-on and on-site, requiring you to be physically present during deployments, ensure robots are set up, running smoothly, and data is captured according to requirements.

You will work closely with customers, remote engineering teams, and teleop operators to keep deployments moving and issues resolved in real time.