Robotics Field Engineer - On-Site Pilot Deployments

Maven Robotics, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Robot Field Engineer to support pilot deployments at customer sites, collaborating with the Controls, Autonomy, and Integration teams to ensure reliable robot performance in real-world environments.

You will partner with the Customer team to ensure deployments meet customer requirements and expectations, perform on-site tests and maintenance, and travel to customer facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in robotics/CS/ECE/ME or related field required.
• Hands-on experience with complex robotic/electromechanical systems.
• Proficient in C++ and Python; familiar with ROS2 and Linux development.
• Working knowledge of robotics networking protocols (CANOpen, EtherCAT, UART).
• Willingness to travel 40–50% of the time to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and operate robotic systems within pilot environments to meet goals.
• Coordinate with customer engineering and collect feedback to meet expectations.
• Collaborate with Autonomy and Controls teams to execute on-site test plans.
• Perform first-level software triage and report findings to the engineering team.
• Integrate robotic solutions with customer systems.
• Monitor robot task success and throughput; optimize performance.
• Perform routine maintenance on robotic hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Repair or replace electrical/mechanical components as needed.

Skills

Robotics systems

C++/Python

ROS2

Linux

Robotics protocols

Troubleshooting

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Robotics/CS/ECE/ME or related field

Masters preferred

Tools

ROS2

Linux development

Job description

Maven Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Robot Field Engineer to support pilot deployments at customer sites, collaborating with the Controls, Autonomy, and Integration teams to ensure reliable robot performance in real-world environments.

You will partner with the Customer team to ensure deployments meet customer requirements and expectations, perform on-site tests and maintenance, and travel to customer facilities as needed.