Robotics Field Engineer I-IV

hysteryale; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. seeks Robotics Field Engineer I‑IV for field-based deployments in the United States, including North Carolina.

The role involves testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training across customer sites with up to 75% travel. Levels I‑IV define increasing responsibilities from supporting senior engineers to acting as on-site technical lead, coordinating activities and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required for Level I; more senior levels accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to troubleshoot electro‑mechanical, electrical, and control systems in factory and field environments.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with system commissioning, testing, calibration, and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication to train end users and document activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform factory testing, calibration, configuration, and safety verification for customer-ready systems.
• Commission and validate systems at customer sites, including on-site testing and safety adjustments.
• Troubleshoot electro‑mechanical, electrical, software, and communication issues in diverse environments.
• Support customer acceptance testing during factory and on-site installations.
• Develop technical documentation and deliver hands-on training to operators and customer teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure timely system deployment.
• Level I: assist senior field engineers with testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Level IV: act as on-site technical lead, coordinating daily activities and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Windows basics

System commissioning

Technical communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate’s degree +1 year experience

7 years experience in lieu of degree

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering +2 years

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering +3 years

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering +5 years

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title

Robotics Field Engineer I-IV

Job Category

Product Support

Job Description

What starts withYOU,moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talentedRoboticsField Engineer I-IV(Field-Based).

*Please note:This role requires up to 75% travel.

What you will do:

• Perform factory testing, calibration, configuration, and safety verification to prepare systems for customer delivery.
• Commission andvalidatesystems at customer sites, including on‑site testing, wireless communication surveys, and safety adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electro‑mechanical, electrical, software, and communication issues in factory and field environments.
• Support customer acceptance testing during factory testing and on‑site installation milestones.
• Develop technical documentation and deliver hands‑on training to operators and customer teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure safe, reliable, andtimelysystem deployment.
• Level I:Support senior field engineers with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation while building technical and field experience.
• Level IV:Serve as the on‑site technical lead, coordinating daily activities, mentoring junior engineers, and acting as the primary technical point of contact for the customer.

Who you are:

• A hands‑on problem solver who enjoys working with complex technical systems.
• Comfortable working in customer environments and communicating clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Calm, adaptable, and professional in fast‑paced and changing work environments.
• Organized and dependable, with strong attention to detail and safety.
• A collaborative team member who is eager to learn and grow in a field‑based engineering role.

What you will need:

Level I:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Associate’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience
• 7 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree

Level II:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringand minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• 7 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree

Level III:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringand minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• 10 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree

Level IV:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringand minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• 12 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree

Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot electro‑mechanical, electrical, and control systems in both factory and field environments.
• Proficiencyreading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and system documentation.
• Working knowledge of Windows‑based systems, device configuration, and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with system commissioning, testing, calibration, and validation activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical information and train end users.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites whileremainingcollaborative, professional, and safety‑focused.

Who we are:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures,sellsand services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers,dealersand employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visithyster-yalecareers.com.

What we offer:

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid workoption, and opportunities for growth and development.A fullbenefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

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Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

75%

Primary Location

HY US North Carolina (Remote)

Address

Home Office

Zip Code

27565

Field-Based

Yes

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled