E-commerce, Robotics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology

Field Service Engineer- Eastern PA

Philadelphia, PAOnsiteFull TimePosted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Field Service Engineer
Robotics
Automation
Customer Sites
Repairs
Maintenance
Electrical Problems
Wiring Diagrams
Preventative Maintenance Schedules
Autonomous Vehicles

Nice to have

WMS
WES
Network Team
Software Team
Electrical Systems Design
Automation-Grade Electrical Equipment

Role summary

Ocado is seeking a Robotics Field Engineer in Eastern PA to be the primary contact for technicians resolving field issues. This role involves creating, deploying, repairing, and maintaining advanced robots for customers, working closely with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex automation problems, mentoring coworkers, managing onsite resources, overseeing hardware/software repairs and updates, and driving process improvements. The position requires up to 75% travel to customer sites for evaluations, deployments, and updates. A BS/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience in industrial automation are required.

About us

Ocado is a UK-based company admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange (Ticker OCDO). It comprises one of the world's largest dedicated online grocery retailers, operating its own grocery and general merchandise retail businesses under Ocado.com and other specialist shop banners, together with its Ocado Solutions division. The Ocado Solutions division is responsible for providing Ocado’s innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), to our major retailer clients around the world. OSP comprises access to Ocado's physical infrastructure solutions, running highly efficient warehouse operations for the single pick of products, together with the entire end-to-end proprietary software applications and advanced robotics required to operate a world-class online grocery business. Our unique, proprietary and industry-leading technology is set to transform the shopping experience of consumers around the world. We have partnered with various US and Canada companies to help redefine the customer experience through the adoption of the centralized, automated model of online retailing provided by the Ocado Smart Platform. Come join us as we build our North American team, bringing world-class innovation and technologies to one of the most exciting global markets for e-commerce.

As a Robotics Field Engineer you will help us create, deploy, repair and maintain the most advanced robots for our customers. You will work closely with other disciplines (Sales, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) to maintain our fleet of robotic systems. This role requires up to 75% of travel to customer sites.

What you’ll do

Function as the primary contact for technicians who are resolving problems in the field

Use your background in automation to resolve unique and complex problems

Continuously mentor and develop skills of coworkers to empower them in performing repairs

Manage onsite resources during repairs and deployments, including both contractors and Ocado employees

Responsible to participate in completion of HW and SW repairs and updates, including oversight of third party contractors

Devise and call out process improvements, propose detailed solutions, develop documentation and manage implementation of changes

Identify, research, diagnose, and troubleshoot solutions to resolve customer issues

Oversee updates to preventative maintenance schedules and repair procedures

Perform duties at ground level requiring frequent kneeling, squatting, crawling, and working in tight or restricted areas.

Act as a resource for engineering, product, service and sales teams when required

Travel to potential customers sites to complete pre-deployment evaluations and communicate findings to stakeholders

Travel to customers sites to complete and supervise either deployment or removal of hardware

Travel between customer sites to complete hardware and software updates as directed by the operations team

Travel to Kindred offices to assist in hardware project design and implementations

What you’ll bring

BS/MS – Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Engineering

5+ years of experience in a related industry (e.g. industrial automation)

Ability to independently perform complex repairs on both mobile and industrial robotic systems

Ability to de-escalate, communicate, and document customer requests

Experience supervising and training coworkers

Experience assisting with new robot bring-up and supervision of installations

Familiarity with industrial robot arms and autonomous vehicles (e.g. jogging a robot arms, setting parameters, diagnosing sensors)

Familiarity with automation and industry safety standards

Ability to write and implement robotics preventative maintenance schedules and teach associated tasks to coworkers

Ability to document any processes required to deploy and maintain our systems

Able to interpret wiring diagrams, diagnose electrical problems, and write detailed reports

Bonus qualifications

Understanding and experience working with WMS and WES architectures

Experience working alongside Network and Software team members while completing project deliveries

Design and prototype electrical systems for both large and small-scale applications

Able to specify automation-grade electrical equipment

Able to create and maintain electrical schematics for electrical panels

Comfortable using a Command Line Interface

A passion for learning new skills and improving service quality

Excellent understanding of application and network stacks to assist in troubleshooting and diagnosis or issues

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