Onsite Support Engineer, Robotics

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite owner of the Locus robotic fleet, proactively monitoring system health, robot activity, task execution, and workflows to maximize uptime, stability, and operational performance.
• Proactively manage and optimize workflows to ensure throughput targets and operational KPIs are achieved.
• Perform onsite robot troubleshooting and repairs as needed to maintain system uptime and operational stability
• Conduct onsite testing, validation, and performance analysis to support product development and continuous improvement.
• Support product validation efforts by providing structured feedback on system performance, usability, and edge cases.
• Compile and analyze operational data (Throughput, UPH, Lines Per Hour, utilization) to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Act as a liaison between customer operations and internal teams, ensuring clear communication of issues, priorities, and opportunities.
• Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures, best practices, and playbooks for future deployments.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations, robotics, automation, or technical customer-facing roles.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations, including picking workflows, labor management, and productivity metrics.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware or software systems, or strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into operational improvements.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, particularly in early-stage product deployments.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.