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Sr. Robotics Field Engineer

Third Wave Automation
Location
Union City, Ca
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Customer Success
Salary
$125,000 - $165,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
  • 6+ years of field experience coordinating with customers in robotics
  • Outstanding customer relationship management skills
  • Understanding and experience with change management processes
  • Industrial automation experience and experience working with industrial machinery
  • Linux experience (command-line tools, networking, administration)
Nice to have
  • Programming experience (Python, C++) preferred
  • Experience with standard office productivity tools (Google suite, Slack, etc.)
What the job really is

As a Sr. Robotics Field Engineer at Third Wave Automation, you will lead the setup, integration, and maintenance of autonomous forklifts at customer sites, serving as the primary technical contact throughout the deployment process. Your role involves troubleshooting and debugging systems, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance product performance and reliability. The position requires significant travel and may involve hands-on hardware work as well as the creation of tools to streamline processes.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and a 401k matching program
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Daily meals provided including lunch and dinner for long evenings
  • Stocked snack shelves
  • Encouragement of learning and sharing among teammates
Things to weigh
  • 50-70% travel required
  • Weekends and odd hours may be necessary
  • Role involves physical requirements such as lifting and mobility throughout warehouse facilities
  • No salary listed, but pay range is provided
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