Senior Field Solutions Engineer
RobCo Inc.
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RobCo Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Solutions Engineer to join our Austin-based team. You will lead deployment of RobCo's autonomous robotic systems at customer sites across the United States, ensuring seamless integration with existing production environments.
You will own end-to-end deployments, manage projects, and mentor cross-functional teams while delivering robust automation solutions and ongoing support. Fluent English required; travel within the US is expected.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience deploying large autonomous systems.
- Ability to lead complex projects end-to-end with little oversight.
- Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
Responsibilities
- Development and Testing: own robotic concepts from design to deployment at Austin facility and customer sites.
- Customer Deployment and Integration: lead deployment and commissioning, ensure integration with production environments.
- Project Leadership: plan, scope, timelines, and risk management to successful commissioning.
- Operational Scalability: improve deployment processes and team workflows for scaling.
- Customer-Centric Approach: understand customer needs and translate into automation solutions.
- Technical Support and Training: provide on-site support and training to customers.
- Documentation: create detailed technical docs and user manuals.
- Innovation and Feedback: collaborate with hardware/software teams to improve technology.
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Job description
At RobCo, we radically rethink how products are made. Manufacturing today is still largely defined by manual, repetitive work. We are here to change that.
Our modular, software defined robotic solutions bring automation to industrial companies, from mid-sized champions to global enterprises. By making adaptable automation accessible, we are driving efficiency, resilience and long-term competitiveness where it matters most.
We are building Physical AI for the real world. Technology that transforms entire industries through autonomy, modularity and deep software integration. But it is the people who make all of this possible. We are looking for curious minds, driven builders and bold thinkers who want to challenge how things have always been done.
If that's you, join us and help us;
so humans can do the extraordinary.”
RobCo was born from curiosity, ingenuity, and a simple but bold idea: robotics should be accessible to every industrial company. In 2020, Roman Hölzl, Paul Marardt and Constantin Dresel came together at the Chair of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with a shared vision. They wanted to rethink how automation is built and deployed on the factory floor.
Frustrated by the rigidity, complexity and high costs of traditional robotic systems, they set out to create something fundamentally different. Autonomous industrial robotics centered on software and AI that makes automation adaptive, scalable and easy to implement without specialist expertise. From this idea, RobCo emerged as a company focused on helping manufacturers increase productivity, tackle labor shortages and bring Physical AI into real industrial environments.
Today, we build our technology in Germany and the United States, with engineering teams in Munich, San Francisco and Austin. Our systems are deployed across Europe and the US. They combine modular hardware, no-code automation tools and AI-powered capabilities to deliver robotics that just works—robust, flexible and scalable for real production environments.
Our mission is to build Physical AI for real factories, turning rigid industrial processes into systems that learn, adapt and scale at RobCo, you are not just joining a company. You are joining a movement to automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary.
Founding RobCo GmbH
First Deployments with Industrial Customers
Product Scale-Up & Market Expansion
RobVision Launch
XL Series Launch
Founding RobCo Inc & U.S. Launch (San Francisco & Texas)
RobCo announces a $100 million Series C financing round
Play to win
We don’t settle for mediocrity. We dominate the category. We win the western world. We go routes nobody else goes. We set goals, overcome challenges and never give up. We work hard and play hard, experiment forward.
Listen and speak up
We collaborate to win. We show up with curiosity. We listen first, speak second. We amplify each other. We embrace diversity while unifying in commitment. We turn our differences into an advantage.
Prioritize harder
We make tough, uncomfortable calls. We focus and therewith win speed and impact. We experiment and cut down to what is working and scaling. We simplify to scale.
Serve the customer and the company
We sell the right products to the right customers. We take ownership for our customers and the company in our deliverables / commitments. We deliver true value. We empower customers, not just serve their needs.
Get it live
Focus on the outcome. Ship impact. Take care of handovers. We think and act end-to-end. We cover the full value chain. ‘Leaders-ship’ to role model.
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Find out more about RobCo and your diverse career opportunities in a personal 30-minute video conversation with our HR team.
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Meet your potential manager and delve into your future role. Be prepared to share your experiences and show how you can enrich the team.
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Experience our office firsthand. Get to know the team in person, see our robot in action and feel the unique working atmosphere at RobCo. For selected positions, we ask you to prepare a case study and share your findings during your visit with us.
Onsite
“What I enjoy most about RobCo is building with a great Marketing and SDR team and shaping real growth moments. You get to build things from the ground up and contribute to establish a strong brand in the market.”
Key Account Manager
“As the first team member in the US, I’ve had the chance to help build our presence from the ground up. We’re tackling interesting, complex problems with customers who are serious about automation, and that creates a lot of room to learn and grow. With the momentum we have right now, the opportunity in front of us feels significant. It’s an exciting time to be part of the team.”
Zachary McIlvoy
Technical Program Manager
“As a TPM, I sit at the center of everything—bridging the gap between our engineering teams and the real-world needs of our customers. There aren’t unnecessary hurdles standing in the way; instead, you’re given the trust and ownership to make decisions that actually move the needle. It’s incredibly rewarding to take a project from a whiteboard discussion to a factory floor and see our robots solve a real problem.”
Regional Vice President Central Europe
“My goal is not only to achieve targets, but also to create sustainable value for our customers, partners, and employees. To do this, I rely on a strong, diverse team in which openness, performance, and development are not just values on paper, but are lived out every day. For me, leadership means creating opportunities, taking responsibility, and working with our team to make a real impact—in a company that is shaping the future of the industry and encouraging each individual to excel.”
“Working at RobCo provides an environment that is both professionally and personally inspiring. It is particularly valuable to experience firsthand how an innovative robotic solution evolves from a technological concept into a functioning reality. The team operates at a high professional level and in close collaboration, creating space for development and personal growth. In this environment, I am able to create real added value while continuously learning and developing.”
“For more than four years, I’ve had the opportunity to help RobCo grow - and just as importantly, it has helped me grow as well, challenging me to develop not only as an engineer, but also as a leader.”
Technical Program Manager
“As Technical Program Manager, I work closely with all areas of the company - from solutions, production, and procurement to product engineering, sales, and our customers. The combination of responsibility, quick decisions, and a young team that really pulls together makes every day exciting and truly impactful.”
Field Marketing Specialist
“In my two years at RobCo, I’ve experienced firsthand how powerful it is to work in an environment where curiosity is welcomed and growth is truly supported. Starting as an intern and growing into my full-time role showed me how much you can achieve when a team trusts you, challenges you, and pushes you forward - all while contributing to a mission I’m proud of: automating the ordinary so humans can do the extraordinary.”
Regional Director – Commercial
“Having been at RobCo since the beginning as employee #3, I’ve had the chance to witness and be part of almost the entire company journey. What’s been most meaningful is growing alongside the company myself and now contributing to the growth and success of our Revenue team.”
“From day one at RobCo, I’ve been challenged, supported, and trusted to grow. You really feel that everyone pulls together to ‘get it done’ – and that energy hasn’t slowed down for a second.”
Commercial Account Executive
“In my two years at RobCo, I’ve had the opportunity to grow into a new professional role and develop personally through direct exchange with highly skilled colleagues and leaders. The environment is demanding but equally rewarding — and RobCo’s game-changing technology, combined with the team’s drive and ambition, truly sets the company apart.”
Senior Production Engineer
“At RobCo I get real ownership to improve Production and have an impact on the success of cross-team work, learning something new every day — thanks to the brilliant, supportive people I work with.”
Commercial Account Executive
“Coming to RobCo from pure Software Sales, I immediately felt the excitement from the mix of Software, Hardware and AI that our product blends together. Seeing our robots in action, learning at high speed, and taking ownership early all contributed to the high energy. From first customer meetings in week two to closing my first real deal after just three months, the growth here is real.”
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About the Role at RobCo
RobCo is building the category of Autonomous Industrial Robotics and we're doing it fast. We believe that automating the ordinary frees humans to do the extraordinary, and we're building the end-to-end robotics infrastructure to make that possible - hardware, software, and AI in one stack that just works.
To further expand our team, we are looking for you as Senior Field Solutions Engineer to join our Austin-based team. Your role will be central to ensuring successful implementation and ongoing performance of our robotic solutions at customer sites throughout the United States. You will play a critical part in scaling our solutions and providing technical leadership and support.
Your Responsibilities
Development and Testing: Take ownership of robotic solution concepts from detailed design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support within our Austin facility and at customer locations.
Customer Deployment and Integration: Lead the technical deployment and commissioning of RobCo's robotic automation systems at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration with existing production environments. Lead on-site robotics deployments by coordinating and directing cross-functional team members across engineering, design, assembly, test, operations, and field teams — ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and execution priorities across all deployment activities, and driving alignment so deployments remain on schedule and operational objectives are achieved.
Project Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and document customer projects from initial scoping through to successful commissioning, delivering robust and reliable solutions. Own program management activities including project planning, timeline creation, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk identification, and maintenance of risk mitigation plans/registers. Establish structured deployment plans, daily priorities, and action tracking for all participating team members to ensure efficient execution and rapid issue resolution during deployments.
Operational Scalability: Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable operational processes, mechanisms, and team workflows that increase execution efficiency, standardization, and organizational scalability. Identify operational gaps and proactively build systems, tools, and best practices that enable teams to scale effectively across multiple deployments and projects.
Customer-Centric Approach: Deeply understand and articulate customer needs, translating complex requirements into straightforward, effective automation solutions.
Technical Support and Training: Provide comprehensive on-site support and training, assist in troubleshooting, and ensure customer satisfaction through responsive and effective service.
Documentation: Develop detailed technical documentation, user manuals, and operational guides to support customer understanding and effective use of our systems.
Innovation and Feedback: Collaborate closely with RobCo's hardware and software teams by providing insightful feedback, contributing to the continuous improvement of our technology.
We're looking for someone who has:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience deploying large autonomous systems.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex projects end-to-end with no oversight, taking full ownership of execution, delivery, and outcomes.
Acts as a highly autonomous leader capable of proactively identifying and resolving obstacles, driving decisions, and escalating only critical business risks when necessary.
Demonstrates strong leadership presence, operational decision-making, and accountability in fast-paced deployment environments while maintaining a high standard of execution and team coordination.
Strong problem-solving skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and customers.
Structured, clear communicator with strong documentation skills.
Flexibility and willingness to travel regularly within the United States.
Fluent in English; additional language skills (e.g., German or Spanish) advantageous but not required.
Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.
Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.
As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.
Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan.
- Unlimited paid time off incl. major holidays.
- Company-sponsored onboarding and team offsites in Germany.
Founded in Munich in 2020, RobCo leads the transition toward fully Autonomous Industrial Robotics. Our mission is to deploy RobCo in every factory - solving the industrial labor shortage through end-to-end robotics that just works. Powered by Physical AI, our solutions combine a scalable modular hardware architecture with intelligent software that continuously learns and improves, requiring zero upfront investment through our Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.
We solve our customers' most pressing pain points - labor shortage, cost pressure, workplace safety, and national reshoring - across the full spectrum of Autonomous Industrial Robotics. In October 2026, RobCo reached unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion US dollars, with its valuation doubling in less than nine months. With $200M raised from investors including Sequoia, Lightspeed, Lingotto, Kindred, Cherry Ventures, and the European Tech Collective, 225+ people globally, and 3.5M+ operating hours in the field, we are deploying robots in factories across Europe and the United States - with our US operations headquartered in Austin, TX, and our Bay Area Lab in San Francisco.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.
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