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Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

Physical Intelligence · San Francisco · On-site

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About Physical Intelligence

Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Sequoia.

About the role

As 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.

What they're looking for

  • - 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 issues
More about this role

As 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.

  • 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...

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