{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d3db19b820d91970951aa349","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3db19b820d91970951aa349","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3db19b820d91970951aa349","title":"Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer","description":"Role OverviewAs a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer, you'll serve as the first line of technical defense for our growing fleet of robotic systems deployed across warehouse and external data-collection environments. Our diverse robot fleet—including both static and mobile systems—performs complex manipulation and sensing tasks in real-world settings. When issues arise, you'll be the first responder: analyzing field tickets, reproducing issues, gathering diagnostic data, and driving resolution to ensure maximum fleet uptime.Key Responsibilities Primary Robot Fleet Issue Technical Triage Point: Manage incoming fleet issue ticket queue, prioritize based on fleet-wide implications and operational goals, and triage as hardware, software, or operational issue. Fast-Paced Operations: Handle quick turnaround expectations while maintaining diagnostic quality On-Site Diagnostics: Perform physical inspections and functional tests at robot stations to verify issue reproduction Data Analysis: Analyze telemetry, sensor data, and logs to form and test hypotheses about root causes Failure Analysis: Execute technically sound Failure Analysis / Root Cause Analysis procedures Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with hardware and software teams to reproduce and resolve complex issues Pattern Recognition: Identify recurring issues across the fleet and surface reliability insights for design improvements Documentation: Maintain clear, traceable documentation for every diagnostic and escalation event Metrics & Reporting: Track and report issue trends and fleet health metrics to leadership Process Improvement: Collaborate with team lead to develop and maintain diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting guidesRequired Competencies & Skills Education: B.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience Hardware Knowledge: Proficiency debugging electromechanical systems including actuators, PCBs, cameras, wiring harnesses, and communication hardware Software Knowledge: Experience with log parsing and basic scripting for diagnostics (Python or Bash) Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interactions in robotic systems Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly in technical documentation and shift handoffs Hands-On Problem Solving Experience: Minimum 2 years work experience with debugging and completing root cause investigations of systems with hardware and software issuesStrongly PreferredExperience supporting multi-robot fleets, warehouse automation systems, or field robotics deploymentsPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.","company":"Physical Intelligence","rawCompany":"physical intelligence","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T17:40:29.719Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.01","title":"Robotics Technicians","slug":"robotics-technicians"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer","description":"Role OverviewAs a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer, you'll serve as the first line of technical defense for our growing fleet of robotic systems deployed across warehouse and external data-collection environments. 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