Field Service Engineer

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Mountain View, CA, USA
Hybrid
105K-130K Annually
Senior level
Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
We build machines that empower humans to live to our fullest potential.
The Role
The Field Service Engineer diagnoses complex issues in robotic systems, providing high-level solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating with internal teams for product improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

JOB SUMMARY

You are the Field Solutions Expert. You don't just service one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots; you are responsible for the health and resolution of the entire robotic platform. When a challenge exceeds a standard hardware swap, you step in to diagnose complex system integrations, networking hurdles, and software bugs. You are the technical diplomat of GSS, providing the confidence and technical clarity needed to de-escalate high-pressure situations for our global customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Maximize Solution Availability: Lead high-level Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for systemic issues that impact fleet uptime, moving beyond hardware to solve networking, software, and integration faults.
  • The Technical Diplomat: Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer leadership. You provide "calm in the storm," explaining complex technical resolutions to stakeholders and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • System Validation: Certify that all repairs and deployments meet Apptronik’s rigorous standards before the solution is handed back to the customer.
  • Cross-Functional Feedback: Partner with Engineering, Product, and the internal team to drive "Design for Serviceability". You translate field data into actionable product improvements.
  • Fleet Strategy: Help to monitor and report on fleet reliability metrics and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

SKILLS WE WANT

  • Engineering Depth: A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Robotics, ME, EE, or CS) or equivalent seasoned work experience in complex systems.
  • Proven Experience (2+ years) in servicing and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics and automation a plus)
  • Advanced Troubleshooting: Deep experience with Linux systems, ROS (Robot Operating System), and networking protocols.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with standard electrical diagnostic tools, including DMM, Oscilloscope, and isolation meter
  • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present technical data to non-technical executive audiences.
  • Solution Level Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" of how a robot interacts with a customer's WMS, WES, and local infrastructure.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid Passport for frequent international travel.
  • Up to 80% (Domestic and International)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in customer-facing technical roles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift 45 pounds.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
  • Hearing and speech to communicate 

The annual salary range is $105,000 - $130,000 base 



*This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. 

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
  • 2+ years experience in servicing complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with Linux systems, ROS, and networking protocols
  • Proficiency with electrical diagnostic tools like DMM and Oscilloscope
  • Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to lift 45 pounds and valid passport for travel

Apptronik Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Open paid time off alongside paid holidays and sick time is highlighted, providing broad latitude for time away.
  • Flexible Benefits A hybrid model with manager-approved remote work at least two days per week and flexible hours supports day-to-day flexibility.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple UnitedHealthcare plan options are offered with an employer-paid portion of premiums, and health coverage is characterized as good to great.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
355 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.

Why Work With Us

At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.

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