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Staff Failure Analysis Engineer

Agility Robotics · Onsite- Salem, OR · On-site

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About Agility Robotics

Agility's humanoid robots are deployed today in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Proven automation for industrial environments. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Field Failure Analysis Engineer to lead deep-dive technical investigations into electromechanical, hardware, and system-level field failures across deployed Digit fleets. In this role, you bridge field operations, customer deployments, and engineering design teams to rapidly contain field escapes, definitively identify physics-of-failure mechanisms, and drive closed-loop corrective actions (CAPA) back into manufacturing and next-generation architecture. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with Linux environments, ROS, CAN/EtherCAT protocol analyzers, and cloud-based time-series data visualization (e.g., Grafana, Datadog, or custom fleet dashboards)
  • Working knowledge of functional safety considerations (ISO 13849, IEC 62061) in industrial automation or mobile robotics
  • Proven background managing third-party destructive/non-destructive testing labs (SEM, EDX, X-ray/CT scan)
  • ASQ certification (CQE, CRE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
More about this role

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Field Failure Analysis Engineer to lead deep-dive technical investigations into electromechanical, hardware, and system-level field failures across deployed Digit fleets. In this role, you bridge field operations, customer deployments, and engineering design teams to rapidly contain field escapes, definitively identify physics-of-failure mechanisms, and drive closed-loop corrective actions (CAPA) back into manufacturing and next-generation architecture.

About the Work

  • Drive Deep-Dive Physical & System FA: Lead end-to-end failure investigations on field-returned modules—including high-torque actuators, cycloidal/planetary gearboxes, high-strain cable harnesses, PCBAs, motor controllers, safety sensors (LiDAR/depth cameras), and battery management systems...

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