Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges in fast-moving environments? Are you energized by working directly with customers, planning deployments, and ensuring cutting-edge robotics systems succeed in the field? Do you thrive on blending hands-on engineering with structured project management to deliver flawless results?
In this role, you will lead the onsite deployment of collaborative robotic systems—owning readiness, testing, troubleshooting, and customer communication from planning through completion. You’ll partner cross-functionally to ensure our sites are set up for success, deployments are executed with precision, and every customer feels confident and supported throughout the process.
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.
The role is open to remote work from the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Boston, Boulder/Denver, or Pittsburgh. Travel expected to range between 50-75% for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and verify site readiness for cobot deployment through detailed checklists and testing.
Support project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient deployment.
Lead the onsite hardware and software testing of cobots, ensuring optimal performance.
Identify, document, and troubleshoot issues, enhancing system reliability and user experience.
Implement risk assessment mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
Deep dive customer requirements, developing roadmaps for successful robotics implementation
Provide customers with technical expertise, and offer solutions that meet their operational needs.
Partner with the Program Manager to ensure consistent customer communication and project progress.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Business, or other related fields.
3+ years of professional experience in project management or customer success roles.
Deep understanding of robotic systems, including hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical debugging.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and repeatable processes.
Proven experience building strong customer relationships built on trust and reliability.
Skilled in creating detailed operational workflows, training materials, and documentation.
Willingness to travel (50-75%) for customer visits and onsite deployments.
Highly motivated, thriving in fast-paced and collaborative environments.
Must have and maintain US work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field.
Experience working with early technology in a startup environment.
Experience leading deployments of robotics and automation in warehouses, manufacturing, or healthcare sectors.
Successfully introduced multiple robotic systems into pathways through production.
Innovative problem-solving skills, with experience in streamlining deployment processes.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - 160,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
To all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Collaborative Robotics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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What We Do
We're building a new kind of robotics company. One without egos. Driven by empathy. With collaboration at its core.
Our mission is to build a new robotic future. A future where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.
