Patriot Mobile

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer with strong industrial robotics and automation experience. You’ll be the technical expert on robot setup, integration, and troubleshooting — ensuring our AI vision systems work seamlessly in factory environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead technical contact for customers during robot + vision system deployment.
• Program and integrate industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, UR, Kawasaki, KUKA, etc.).
• Configure PLCs, safety I/O, and automation cell components.
• Work with vision and AI engineers to integrate cameras and software with robots.
• Troubleshoot kinematics, calibration, and path planning issues.
• Train customer engineers on robotic system operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years experience with industrial robot integration and factory automation.
• Strong understanding of PLC/controls, pneumatics, conveyors, sensors.
• Experience with vision-guided robotics preferred.
• Hands-on, able to work directly on customer shop floors.
• Excellent communication for customer-facing technical roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Industrial 6 Axis Robot: 3 years (Required)
• PLCs/automation systems: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77002 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person