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Field Engineer Sami Robotics Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $110,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Outdoor work experience Machine operation Driver's License Mechanical troubleshooting

Full Job Description Job Opportunity:

Field Engineer -

Robotics Operations Company:

Sami Robotics Locations:

Salinas Valley (CA), Yuma (AZ) and other deployment locations

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time About the

Company:

Join the forefront of agricultural innovation at Sami Robotics. We develop autonomous harvesting systems engineered for real-world field conditions, helping growers and food processors improve productivity, reliability, and sustainability. About the

Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Field Engineer - Robotics Operations to deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and improve our robotic harvesting systems. You will work directly with machines in commercial fields, combining equipment operation, technical problem-solving, field testing, and customer support. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, adapts quickly, and enjoys solving practical problems in a fast-moving startup.

Main Responsibilities:

Machine Operation:

Deploy and operate robotic harvesting systems in commercial and test fields; complete startup, calibration, sanitation, inspection, and shutdown procedures.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, hydraulic, and operational issues; perform preventative maintenance and field repairs.

Field Testing:

Execute validation activities, collect performance and reliability data, and evaluate hardware and software updates in real operating conditions.

Product Improvement:

Document issues clearly and translate field observations into actionable feedback for engineering and product teams.

Field Readiness:

Keep tools, spare parts, consumables, vehicles, and equipment ready for deployment; maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

Customer Support:

Work professionally with growers and field personnel; support demonstrations, onboarding, operator training, and commercial harvest activities.

Safety:

Follow operational, environmental, and site-specific protocols while maintaining awareness of workers, equipment, and changing field conditions.

Desired Profile:

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering, mechatronics, robotics, electromechanics, or a related field.
• Experience with machinery, agricultural equipment, robotics, heavy equipment, or technical field service.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable operating equipment and working outdoors in variable agricultural conditions.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, collect reliable data, and document issues clearly.
• Self-reliant, organized, and able to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Clear communication skills with growers, operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Valid driver's license, willingness to travel regularly, and legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience with sensors, electronics, data acquisition, autonomous systems, or agricultural operations is an asset.

Who Will Thrive in

This Role:

• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, and follow problems through to resolution.
• You enjoy hands-on work and prefer solving problems in the field over sitting behind a desk.
• You remain calm and resourceful when equipment, schedules, or field conditions change.
• You are comfortable wearing multiple hats and contributing wherever the team needs support.
• You want your work to directly influence machine reliability, product development, and customer success.

What We Offer:

• A hands-on role at the forefront of agricultural robotics and harvesting automation.
• Direct involvement in commercial deployments, customer operations, and product development.
• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to influence how our technology evolves.
• A collaborative startup environment with strong technical and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person