Field Application Engineer I - Liberty Robotics

• Field Installation and Service: Deploy, calibrate, and service 3D machine vision systems at customer facilities (primarily automotive assembly plants) across North America.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, optical, and software issues on-site and via on-call support to ensure minimal operational downtime.
• Robotics Integration: Gain hands-on operational mastery over 6-axis industrial robots integrated with machine vision systems.
• In-House Technical Support: Assist with product assembly, testing, maintenance, and general shop admin (including shipping/receiving) at our Dexter headquarters.
• Customer Training and Enablement: Provide professional on-site support, deliver client training, and maintain documentation to ensure equipment meets peak performance standards.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Complete accurate field service reports and partner with internal engineering and project management teams to feed back insights for continuous product improvement.

• Education: Technical degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or a related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience or coursework involving robotics, controls, sensors, or factory automation systems.
• Practical Skills: Familiarity with electronic assembly, schematic reading, cable routing, camera settings, and optical physics fundamentals.
• Industry Experience: Background in field service, technical customer support, or manufacturing (automotive sector experience is a plus).
• Key Preferred Assets: Prior exposure to machine vision systems, 3D volumetric technology, or infrared wavelength sensors.
• Travel & Work Requirements:
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico (including occasional weekend or holiday travel).
• Professional Attributes: Strong technical writing skills, self-motivated time management, and a professional, customer-first mindset.

• Competitive base salary + eligibility for Profit Sharing Program (PSP): Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health coverage options for you and your dependents.
• Work-Life Integration: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid statutory holidays, and dedicated personal/sick days.
• Growth & Professional Development: Continuous training on cutting-edge optical and AI technologies, tuition reimbursement programs, and clear pathways for career advancement across TKH Group operating companies.
• Innovative Culture: An open, collaborative environment working alongside industry-leading engineers and commercial innovators shaping the future of industrial automation.

• Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.
• Technical Assessment (if required).
• Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives:
  • 1st Round: General background and foundational knowledge.
  • 2nd Round: Problem solving skills and ability to apply knowledge to practical challenges.
  • Cultural & Peer Alignment (Hiring Team & Stakeholders): A collaborative session with prospective colleagues and cross-functional partners to explore technical synergy, shared experiences, and the professional landscape at Liberty Robotics.

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