Senior Field Application Engineer
About The Position
We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems. Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Robots can do amazing things - if they can see. That’s where you come in. We’re Apera AI. Our breakthrough 4D Vision™ systems turn robots into intelligent, adaptable workers. But that transformation doesn’t happen without great teams - especially those leading the onboarding and optimization of our technology on the factory floor. We’re hiring a Senior Field Application Engineer to lead how Apera’s AI vision technology is delivered, adopted, and scaled in real manufacturing environments. This is a leadership-first role - not just about solving problems, but about building the people and processes that prevent them. This role is based out of our office in Farming Hills, Michigan.
Requirements
- 9–15 years of relevant experience, including leadership of technical and engineering teams
- Strong understanding of robotics, automation, and troubleshooting
- Exceptional communicator with executive presence
- Willing to travel 50–60%, including internationally
Nice To Haves
- Previous machine vision experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, installation, and commissioning of Apera’s vision systems at customer sites
- Develop and coach a high-performing FAE team, setting standards for excellence
- Oversee customer onboarding and training programs that build operator confidence
- Collaborate with Engineering/Product to drive product feedback and improvement
- Track operational KPIs - uptime, adoption, and deployment quality
- Create tools and documentation that scale field operations reliably
- Own resolution of complex customer or technical escalations
Benefits
- Equity for all
- Culture of curiosity
- Well-funded with a recent Series A
- Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers
- High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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