Senior Field Application Engineer

Apera AI Inc•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

We’re hiring a Senior FAE 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.

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

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

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.

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