The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
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At Carbon Robotics, we are revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions. Our mission is to empower farmers with innovative tools that increase productivity, sustainability, and profitability. Our flagship product, the LaserWeeder, combines advanced computer vision and laser technology to eliminate weeds without chemicals.
As we continue expanding across Australia & New Zealand, we are seeking a motivated and hands-on Field Robotics Engineer / Equipment Operator to support field deployments, transportation, operation, and service of our high-tech machinery. This role is critical to ensuring successful customer operations and delivering exceptional in-field support across the region.
The Field Robotics Engineer serves as Carbon Robotics’ boots on the ground, working directly with customers to provide technical support, machine operation, transportation logistics, and on-site troubleshooting within an assigned service region. This role maintains a close working relationship with the Field Operations leadership team while collaborating closely with Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success teams at headquarters.
As the primary in-field point of contact, you will help resolve machine issues, support customer onboarding and training, assist with demonstrations and site visits, and ensure safe and efficient transportation and operation of Carbon Robotics equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver efficient field support to customers using Carbon Robotics equipment to include verifying machines operating at peak efficiency by proper calibration, monitoring, and regular preventive maintenance service that will be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Quickly respond to customer concerns and identify the issue(s), in collaboration with other Carbon Robotics departments/teams.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
- Excellent relationship management, customer service, and communication skills
- Maintain all company property, including service truck, tools, laptop, Ipad, and safety equipment in good working condition
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with customers and teams within Carbon Robotics
- Attend in person or virtual FRE related meetings with other service team members to stay current with the Carbon Robotics Ops team agendas.
- In addition to the duties listed above, the position holder must carry out tasks assigned by their supervisor that are essentially related to their duties.
- Safely operate heavy-duty trucks to transport robotic weeding equipment across ANZ locations.
- Load, unload, and secure robotic equipment and related gear during transportation.
- Operate Carbon Robotics equipment (e.g., LaserWeeder) on customer farms to ensure optimal performance.
- Demonstrate how to properly operate Carbon Robotics equipment.
- Communicate with engineering and support teams to report issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist with site setup, calibration, and system checks prior to operation.
- Maintain detailed records of operations, mileage, maintenance, and delivery reports.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms
Requirements:
- Valid Australian driver’s license (Unrestricted).
- Clean driving record and knowledge of cross-border transport regulations.
- Experience operating agricultural or industrial machinery.
- Flexibility to travel extensively and stay on-site for multi-day operations.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Right to work in the APAC
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in modern farming operations, agtech, or precision agriculture.
- Familiarity with GPS, sensors, and autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles.
- Technical training or certification in equipment operation or mechanics.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and travel allowances.
- Training on Carbon Robotics technology and ongoing development opportunities.
- The opportunity to work with a mission-driven company shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
- Dynamic, multicultural team environment with cutting-edge tech
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Skills Required
- Ability to diagnose problems with equipment or machinery
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude to troubleshoot problems
- Excellent relationship management and customer service skills
- Valid driver's license in the region
- Verbal and Written English literacy
- Trailer towing experience
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Carbon Robotics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as fully paid for medical, dental, and vision for employees and families, with added support such as mental health services, virtual care, an employee assistance program, and travel support. This scope and employer-paid structure indicate comprehensive protection for dependents as well as employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock options are a standard part of compensation, enabling participation in company growth. This ownership component augments cash compensation and is consistently emphasized in role and company descriptions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies cite unlimited or flexible PTO alongside paid holidays and sick time. Hybrid/remote options and flexible schedules are also referenced, supporting time away and recovery.
Carbon Robotics Insights
What We Do
Carbon Robotics builds the industry-leading AI-powered LaserWeeder™ which combines computer vision, AI deep learning technology, robotics, and lasers to identify crops versus weeds - and shoots the weeds with lasers. More than 100 of the world’s largest specialty crop growers have deployed LaserWeeders™ in North America, Europe, and Australia. This no-touch, precision technology is effective day and night in over 100 crops in both organic and conventional farming. LaserWeeders™ are designed at Carbon Robotics headquarters in Seattle, Washington and manufactured in our state of the art new manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington. Carbon Robotics has raised $157 million in capital since 2018 from investors that include BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture capital arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital. What’s it like working at Carbon Robotics? We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Why Work With Us
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ implement uses precision computer vision and sophisticated AI to kill weeds with millimeter accuracy. Laserweeding delivers consistency that puts growers back in control of their schedules amid labor shortages, chemical concerns, and rising costs. For high-density crops, laserweeding is the only automated solution.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We encourage flexibility with a mix of in office, field and remote options.
