Robotics Field Engineer I-IV — Travel‑Heavy, Field‑Based

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and related technology for global distribution.

This field-based Robotics Field Engineer role involves testing, commissioning and on-site deployment with strong customer interaction. You will troubleshoot electro‑mechanical systems, develop documentation, train operators, and collaborate with engineering and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 7 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Associate’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience as alternative.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform factory testing, calibration, configuration and safety verification.
• Commission and validate systems at customer sites with on-site testing.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, electrical and control issues in factory and field.
• Support customer acceptance testing and installation milestones.
• Develop technical documentation and train operators.
• Collaborate with engineering and customer teams to ensure timely deployment.
• Level I: assist senior engineers with testing and documentation.
• Level IV: lead on-site, mentor juniors, be primary customer contact.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Windows systems

System commissioning

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate’s degree + 1 year experience

7 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Job Title

Robotics Field Engineer I-IV

Job Category

Product Support

Job Description

What starts with YOU, moves the world!

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Robotics Field 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 and validate systems 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, and timely system 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.
  
  

Level I

What you will need:

• 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 Engineering and minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• 7 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree
  
  

Level III

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

Level IV

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 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.
• Proficiency reading 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 while remaining collaborative, professional, and safety‑focused.
  
  

Who We Are

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and 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, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.

What We Offer

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

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