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Field Deployment Engineer (Entry Level)

Focal · San Francisco · On-site

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About the role

Focal builds intelligent robotic radiant heating systems for outdoor restaurants. Our products combine precision mechanics, electronics, and sensing to deliver targeted warmth using far less energy than traditional heaters. We’re hiring a Field Deployment Technician to execute installations and perform on-site service for our robotic heating systems.

What they're looking for

  • Have technical training in mechanical, electrical, robotics, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience installing or servicing connected hardware systems
  • Have 1–3 years of experience in hardware installation, field service, IoT devices, or similar hands-on technical work
  • Are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, laptops, and basic diagnostic software
  • Can follow detailed installation checklists and documentation with high attention to quality
  • Approach troubleshooting logically and know when to escalate more complex issues
  • Take pride in clean, organized work and professional job sites
More about this role

Focal builds intelligent robotic radiant heating systems for outdoor restaurants. Our products combine precision mechanics, electronics, and sensing to deliver targeted warmth using far less energy than traditional heaters.

We’re hiring a Field Deployment Technician to execute installations and perform on-site service for our robotic heating systems.

This is a hands-on role focused on installation quality, system setup, and reliable field servicing. You’ll work closely with our engineering and operations teams to ensure deployments are clean, consistent, and on time.

You are the last step between our product and real-world performance. Installation quality matters.

Prepare and maintain deployment equipment and materials

Perform on-site installation of electromechanical heating systems

Most installations follow structured checklists and documented procedures.

Read and interpret install documentation

Computer-based system registration

Mechanical integrity checks

Electrical verification

Networking equipment setup and connectivity validation

Functional testing and calibration

Ensure installations meet internal quality and safety standards

Perform basic troubleshooting across...

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