Support robot deployments and data capture in a hands-on role at Mecka AI in New York.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
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Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
What you'll build
- Go on-site for robot deployments, pilots, and tests
- Lead on-site data capture during robot operation
- Support teleoperation workflows during deployments
- Provide clear updates on deployment status and issues
- Document problems, fixes, and learnings from the field
Must have
- Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer, or on-site support at a robotics company
- Hands-on experience supporting real robot deployments
- Experience leading or supporting data capture operations
- Familiarity with teleoperation systems or remote robot operation
- Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, cameras, sensors, and networking
Practical constraints
- Willing to travel locally to deployment sites as needed
AI in the day-to-day
Mecka uses artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly to support administrative and efficiency-focused aspects of our recruitment process.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer at Mecka AI, the individual is responsible for on-site support during robot deployments, ensuring proper setup, operation, and data capture. Key skills include hands-on experience with robotics, familiarity with teleoperation systems, and proficiency in Linux-based environments. This position is well-suited for someone with a background in field engineering or technical support, who thrives in high-pressure situations and communicates effectively with both field and remote teams.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York, United States.
- Where is the role based?
- Mecka AI is hiring for this position in New York, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Linux, Robotics.
From the original posting
The Role
We’re hiring a Forward Deployment Robotics Engineer based in New York to support robot deployments, data capture, and teleoperation workflows.
This is a hands-on, on-site role. You will be the person physically present during deployments — making sure robots are set up correctly, running smoothly, and capturing data according to requirements.
You’ll work closely with customers, remote engineering teams, and teleop operators to keep deployments moving and issues resolved in real time.
What You'll Do
Robot Deployment & On-Site Support
Go on-site for robot deployments, pilots, and tests
Ensure robots are properly set up, calibrated, and operational
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on site
Act as the on-site technical owner during deployments
Data Capture Leadership
Lead on-site data capture during robot operation
Ensure data is captured correctly, consistently, and at required quality
Monitor sensors, cameras, telemetry, and logs during capture sessions
Identify and resolve issues that could impact data quality
Teleoperation Support
Support teleoperation workflows during deployments
Coordinate with remote teleop operators and engineering teams
Assist with setup, testing, and monitoring of teleop systems
Escalate issues clearly and quickly when needed
Communication & Reporting
Serve as the local point of contact in New York
Provide clear updates on deployment status and issues
Document problems, fixes, and learnings from the field
Help improve deployment and data capture processes over time
What You Bring
Required Experience
Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer, or on-site support at a robotics company
Hands-on experience supporting real robot deployments
Experience leading or supporting data capture operations
Familiarity with teleoperation systems or remote robot operation
Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, cameras, sensors, and networking
You Are
Highly hands-on and comfortable working on-site
Calm under pressure and able to troubleshoot in real time
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
Clear communicator between field teams and remote engineering
Willing to travel locally to deployment sites as needed
Why This Role
Be directly involved in real-world robotics deployments
Own on-site execution and data capture quality
Work closely with cutting-edge robotics systems and teams
High responsibility and autonomy in a fast-moving environment
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