Field Application Engineer

Apera AI Inc • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

We’re hiring a Field Application Engineer to lead customer deployments of our flagship vision platforms across North America. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where technical skill and problem-solving meet real-world impact. You’ll install and commission robotic vision systems, train operators and engineers, and make sure everything runs smoothly from first boot-up to full production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3-5 years in automation, robotics, or controls engineering
• Proven understanding of robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing systems
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 75% across North America

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial vision systems
• Experience with FANUC or other industrial robots
• Experience with simulation tools like Roboguide

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission Apera’s AI-driven robotic vision systems at customer sites
• Conduct pre-deployment site audits to ensure readiness and compatibility
• Train customer teams on operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of deployed systems
• Respond to field issues quickly, diagnose root causes, and minimize downtime
• Gather technical feedback from deployments and collaborate with Product and Engineering to improve usability
• Track system performance post-installation and optimize with AI diagnostics and analytics

Benefits

• Every employee is an owner - equity for all
• A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly
• Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth
• Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers
• High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees