Robotics Operations Specialist

Field Application Engineer San Francisco • Operations • In office • Full-time Position Overview Civ Robotics is looking for a hands‑on Field Application Engineer to support, deploy, test, and improve our fleet of robots in real‑world construction environments. This role is ideal for a technician, field engineer, application engineer, or associate‑level engineer who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and working directly with customers. You will support robot deployments across the U.S. and internationally. What You’ll Do Install, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot robotic systems before shipment and during field deployment. Provide technical support to customers both on‑site and remotely. Travel to customer job sites across the U.S. and internationally, including KSA and UAE. Train customers on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Civ Robotics systems in the field. Assemble, wire, and test electrical components, sensors, motors, batteries, and related hardware. Diagnose and resolve hardware, electrical, mechanical, and basic software issues. Support field testing, product validation, and deployment readiness activities. Gather customer feedback and field insights to help improve robot performance, reliability, and usability. Collaborate with engineering and customer success teams to improve documentation, training materials, and support processes. Use tools, testing procedures, and software systems to verify that robots are operating as expected before and after deployment. What We’re Looking For Degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with robotic systems, field technical support, electrical/mechanical assembly, or hardware troubleshooting. Comfortable working with basic electronics, wiring, soldering, sensors, motors, batteries, and mechanical assemblies. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose issues in real‑world field environments. Ability to work independently, take ownership, and stay calm under pressure when supporting customers on‑site. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and internal teams. Willingness to travel for short domestic trips and international trips, including approximately once per quarter. Valid driver’s license. Nice to Have Exposure to ROS. Experience using GitHub or similar version‑control tools. Experience with construction, surveying, robotics, autonomous systems, GNSS/GPS, or field‑deployed hardware. Experience working in a startup or fast‑moving technical environment. Why Join Civ Robotics Work on real‑world robotics systems deployed across active construction sites. Join a fast‑growing robotics company transforming the infrastructure construction industry. Gain hands‑on experience across robotics hardware, field support, automation, and customer deployment. Collaborate with a mission‑driven team building practical robotics technology at scale. Competitive compensation and stock options in a growing early‑stage startup. Full health, dental, and vision benefits. Flexible work environment, with hybrid options available when field and office responsibilities allow. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insider, Inc.