Robotics Applications Engineer
wheel.me · Detroit, MI · 4 days ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
Who we are looking for
Highlights
What You Must Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience deploying/supporting robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
- Proven experience with robotic hardware and software in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environments.
- Working knowledge of Linux, AWS, Docker, and cloud-based environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, networking, and system integration issues.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% across North America.
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and transfer technical knowledge effectively.
- Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on technical execution with training and advisory responsibilities.
- Able to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Product, Commercial, and Partner organizations.
About the Role
This is a hands-on field role, involving approximately 30% travel to partner and customer sites across North America. You'll spend significant time on the factory floor, configuring hardware, mapping facilities, and resolving live system issues. While partners will lead most deployments, you'll provide crucial technical guidance, training, and support, and step in to lead complex implementations for strategic customers or new partner onboarding.
Your Mission
- 🤝 Partner Empowerment
- 💡 Technical Expertise
- 🚀 Deployment Leadership
- 📚 Documentation & Best Practices
- 🔍 Site Assessment & Setup
- ⚙️ System Configuration & Optimization
- 🗺️ Environment Mapping
- 🛠️ Advanced Troubleshooting
- 📈 Sales Support
- 🌟 Technical Advisor
- ✈️ Travel & On-site Support
What You'll Bring
- 🎓 Education
- 🏭 Industrial Experience
- 💻 Technical Stack
- 🧠 Problem-Solving
- 🗣️ Communication Skills
- 🧭 Autonomy & Adaptability
- 🌍 Travel Readiness