Field Deployment Lead

Munich, Germany. Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will own the end-to-end execution of robot deployments at European partner sites. You will build the operational framework including runbooks, operator training, and service partner management.

What you will do

Own site preparation, robot installation, system integration, and commissioning
Lead SAT sign-off with partner technical teams
Coordinate deployment timelines with HQ teams
Document configurations and site-specific adaptations
Design and maintain operational runbooks
Train and onboard contract operators
Manage the Tier 2 local service partner
Capture field learnings to feed to engineering teams
Execute scheduled preventative maintenance visits
Coordinate software and firmware updates

Required qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial robotics or industrial software deployment, commissioning, or field engineering
Hands-on electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills using a multimeter and oscilloscope
Experience working with VFDs, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and wiring in an industrial environment
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 equivalent industrial automation background
Strong documentation habits
Experience training non-technical operators on robotic or automated production equipment
Experience managing contractors or external service partners

Nice to have

Prior experience deploying or commissioning robots at automotive primes or Tier-1 suppliers
ISO 10218 / EN ISO 13849 / TS 15066 safety familiarity for industrial robotics
Experience with Flexiv Rizon arms, ZED cameras, or comparable industrial robot platforms
Background writing and maintaining operational SOPs and field playbooks
Experience managing multi-site field operations

About the company

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. Rhoda AI Europe GmbH is the company's first international entity, established to own strategic partner relationships across Europe and drive deployment of RaaS.