Field Robotics Deployment Lead

The role

You will own the end-to-end execution of robot deployments including site preparation, installation, and commissioning. You will also build the operational framework including runbooks, operator training, and maintenance procedures.

What you will do

• Own site preparation, robot installation, system integration, and commissioning at new customer sites.
• Perform on-site technical troubleshooting for robots and integrated systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) sign-off.
• Coordinate deployment timelines with engineering and remote support teams.
• Manage site-specific dependencies, permits, EHS requirements, and risks.
• Document configurations, integration decisions, and site-specific adaptations.
• Design and implement operational runbooks including error response and escalation paths.
• Train and onboard contract operators at each site.
• Manage local service partners and define scope and SLA.
• Capture field learnings to feed to engineering and customer success teams.

Required qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on industrial experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial robotics or industrial automation deployment, commissioning, or field engineering.
• Hands-on electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills with multimeter, oscilloscope, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and wiring.
• Proven track record executing FAT/SAT processes and commissioning robotic or automation systems.
• Linux command-line proficiency.
• Comfortable reading Python scripts and shell commands.
• Basic Docker/container operations.
• ROS or ROS2 experience, or an equivalent industrial automation background.
• Strong documentation habits.
• Available to start in October 2026, or within a few weeks of offer.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to support extended on-site rotation (up to 2 weeks at a time).

Nice to have

• Prior experience deploying or commissioning robots at US automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, agricultural or heavy-equipment manufacturers, or logistics operators.
• Familiarity with ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, OSHA machine-guarding requirements, and lockout/tagout programs.
• Experience with Flexiv Rizon arms, ZED cameras, or comparable industrial robot platforms.
• Background writing and maintaining operational SOPs and field playbooks.
• Experience training non-technical operators on robotic or automated production equipment.
• Experience managing contractors or external service partners.
• Experience managing multi-site field operations or working alongside a remote operations center.
• Experience with teleoperated or learning-based robot systems, including data collection on production lines.

About the company

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. They own the full robotics stack from hardware to foundation world models.