Robot Field Operator

Maven Robotics, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics, Inc. is seeking a field deployment engineer to ensure continuous operation of robotic solutions at customer facilities. You will oversee mobile robotic systems, monitor performance, and collaborate with software teams to improve workflows.

The role requires hands-on hardware and software expertise, with proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and Linux, plus the ability to work in non-climate-controlled warehouse environments performing manual tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 4+ years hands-on experience testing or operating robotic or electromechanical systems with an Associate’s degree.
• Proficiency with C++/Python and familiarity with ROS2 and Linux-based development and debugging environments.
• Experience with 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 task workflow to software development team to improve efficiency.
• Monitor and manage robot task performance to maintain production targets.
• Manually intervene to correct tasks that the robot has mishandled.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on robotic hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Conduct first-level software triage, diagnose issues, and report findings to engineering team.

Skills

C++/Python

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Robotics or related field

Associate’s degree with 4+ years hands-on robotics experience

Tools

ROS2

Linux

CANOpen/EtherCAT/UART

Job description

In this role you will be a critical part of our field deployment team, ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of our robotic solutions in customer facilities.

Key responsibilities

• System Operation: Oversee and operate mobile robotic systems within the production environment to meet operational goals.
• Workflow Observation: Observe and provide feedback on the task workflow to the software development team to continuously improve operational efficiency.
• Performance Management: Proactively monitor and manage robot task performance to maintain required production targets.
• Intervention & Correction: Manually intervene to correct tasks that the robot has mishandled.
• Field Maintenance: Execute routine and preventative maintenance on robotic hardware and electromechanical systems to ensure peak performance.
• Software Triage & Reporting: Conduct first-level software triage, diagnose operational issues, and clearly report findings to the engineering development team for resolution.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a 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.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience working with complex robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with C++/Python programming languages and familiarity with ROS2 and Linux‑based development and debugging environments.
• Working knowledge of common robotics networking and communication protocols (e.g., CANOpen, EtherCAT, UART).

Operational Requirements:

• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues effectively, and ensure the successful completion of robotic tasks.
• Comfortable working with standard mechanical and electrical tools (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches, crimpers, multi‑meter).
• Ability to work for extended periods in a non-climate‑controlled warehouse environment and perform necessary manual labor and intervention tasks.

Nice-to-have

• Previous experience deploying and supporting robotic systems in field or production environments.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical or real‑time software systems.