Deployment & Support Engineer
San Mateo, CAFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Deployment and support engineer responsible for installation, commissioning, deployment of robotic systems at customer sites, plus remote customer and technical support, collaborating with internal teams to maintain performance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute new robotic system deployments at customer sites.
- Prepare for deployments by reviewing site requirements, technical documentation, and project plans.
- Install, configure, and commission robotic systems and associated equipment.
- Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful operation.
- Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure deployment readiness.
- Train customer personnel on basic system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Document deployment activities, system configurations, and outstanding issues.
- Ensure deployments are completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
- Identify and communicate technical risks, project delays, and deployment challenges.
- Provide timely customer support for deployed robotic systems remotely
- Troubleshoot robot hardware, software, networking, and system integration issues.
- Assist customers with system operation, configuration, and technical questions.
- Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement or coordinate corrective actions.
- Monitor and follow up on customer-reported issues through resolution.
- Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to the appropriate engineering or development teams.
- Support system upgrades, maintenance activities, and technical improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of support cases, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
- Help develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, support documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to resolve technical issues.
- Provide feedback from customer sites to improve robot performance, reliability, and usability.
- Assist with testing new features, software releases, and hardware improvements.
- Contribute to the development of deployment and support processes.
- Share technical knowledge and best practices with team members.
- Support other deployment engineers and technical staff as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, automation, mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience with the installation, troubleshooting, or maintenance of complex technical systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and system specifications.
- Familiarity with computers, networking, software configuration, and technical troubleshooting.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
- Ability to work in a hands-on environment and perform physical tasks associated with equipment installation.
Skills
Required:Robotics deploymentInstallation and commissioningTroubleshootingCustomer communicationDocumentation
Nice to have:Cross-functional collaboration
Last updated Sep 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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