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Field Application Engineer
10/8/2025
The Field Application Engineer will install, configure, and commission Apera’s AI-driven robotic vision systems at customer sites while conducting pre-deployment site audits. They will also train customer teams and respond to field issues to ensure smooth operations.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Apera AI offers 4D Vision technology for industrial robotics, enabling faster, more reliable, and scalable manufacturing automation solutions.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p>We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems. Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Let’s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> End Robot Blindness</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Robots can do amazing </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">things</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">if</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> they can see. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">That’s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> where you come in.</span></span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="none">We’re Apera AI. Our breakthrough vision systems turn blind robots into intelligent, adaptable workers. But that transformation doesn’t happen without people, especially the ones who teach others how to harness that power.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re hiring a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Field Application Engineer</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to lead customer deployments of our flagship vision platforms across North America.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"> This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where technical skill and problem-solving meet real-world impact. You’ll install and commission robotic vision systems, train operators and engineers, and make sure everything runs smoothly from first boot-up to full production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Actually Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">install, configure, and commission Apera’s AI-driven robotic vision systems at customer sites</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">conduct pre-deployment site audits to ensure readiness and compatibility</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">train customer teams on operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of deployed systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">respond to field issues quickly, diagnose root causes, and minimize downtime</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">gather technical feedback from deployments and collaborate with Product and Engineering to improve usability</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">track system performance post-installation and optimize with AI diagnostics and analytics</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why This Is a Career Move (Not Just a Job)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Apera, we’re not just installing robots - we’re ending robot blindness.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Here’s what makes this role special:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You’re the face of innovation.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> You turn cutting-edge AI into real-world results on manufacturing floors across North America.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You create confidence.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Through training and collaboration, you help customers see what’s possible - and make it happen.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You drive impact.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Every successful deployment, every confident operator, every uptime increase - that’s your work in motion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You grow fast.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Exposure to robotics, AI, controls, and real-world integration will sharpen your skills faster than any classroom ever could.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We’re Looking For</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">3-5 years in automation, robotics, or controls engineering</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">proven understanding of robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 75% across North America</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">bonus:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> experience with industrial vision systems, FANUC or other industrial robots, or simulation tools like Roboguide</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Why Apera?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Every employee is an owner - equity for all.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span data-teams="true">At Apera AI, every employee owns equity, because those who build the future should share in its upside. <br>Join us to make robotics more accessible, predictable, and powerful.</span></span></p>
Key Skills
RoboticsAIMachine VisionAutomationControls EngineeringTroubleshootingTechnical DrawingsCommunicationIndustrial Vision SystemsFANUCSimulation ToolsMechatronicsElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsPneumatic Systems
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringManufacturing
Benefits
Equity For All
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