Field Service Engineer

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 We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team as part of our Humanoid product ecosystem. As a Field Service Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for daily robot and system operation, repairs, maintenance, and spare parts management at both Apptronik and customer facilities. This role is primarily focused on maintaining high uptime on robotic systems, documenting performance, tracking fleet reliability, and training other team members. You will work closely with cross-functional teams providing feedback on how to implement this new system, improve the design, and integrate it with various other technologies ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Report daily status of robots and connected equipment (at Apptronik and customer sites) Perform all activities related to system bring-up, troubleshooting, emergent service, preventative maintenance, and spare parts management Document processes, work instructions, user manuals, troubleshooting guides, knowledgebase articles, FAQ’s, training plans, and any other materials needed to maximize system uptime Create status reports, dashboards, Pareto charts, and other analyses to show key metrics Record and document system performance, issues, and suggestions for improvement Travel to customer sites as necessary to perform system repairs, maintenance, and training Support the integration of the fleet management platform with customer WMS, WES, and MES to enable deployment in customer facilities Define requirements, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely customer support in close partnership with systems engineering and product management Champion best practices in customer support, ensuring high standards of field service, scalability, and reliability Collaborate with product, project, and engineering teams to support the design and implementation of scalable and resilient systems SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Track record of owning all aspects of spares, repairs, and maintenance on early stage products Problem-solving in high pressure situations at customer facilities against stringent SLA’s Solid understanding of automation equipment, fleet management systems, IoT, and related technologies Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to present to company senior leadership and customer representatives Be an agent of change, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement Ability to work alone or in a cross-functional team setting Collaboration with product and engineering on Design for Serviceability analyses International travel likely; passport highly desired Travel up to 50% may be required EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (engineering, robotics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent experience Proven Experience (2+ years minimum, 5+ years preferred) in servicing and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems (robotics and automation a plus) Experience with command line interface on PC systems Familiarity with software systems, especially Linux, R-Viz, Plot Juggler, and ROS Familiarity with Jira Service Management for issue ticketing, reporting, and tracking Experience in deploying and integrating cloud-based platforms with warehouse and manufacturing management systems highly desired Experience soldering (through hole and surface mount) a plus Experience training others (company and customer personnel) a plus Experience operating in a VR environment a plus Familiarity with Unity or other video game engines and SteamVR is a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift 25-45 pounds at times Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen Hearing and speech to communicate International travel likely; passport highly desired Travel up to 50% may be required *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.

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