At a Glance
- Tasks: Deploy and support robots on-site, ensuring smooth operations and quality data capture.
- Company: Join Mecka AI, a leader in robotics and embodied AI innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and travel.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of robotics, making a real impact in the field.
- Qualifications: Experience in robotics deployment and data capture; tech-savvy and detail-oriented.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Mecka AI
Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI labs and robotics companies to train and validate humanoid and embodied AI systems. We work closely with frontier robotics teams to bridge real-world data, simulation, learning-based systems, and deployed hardware.
The Role
We’re hiring a Forward Deployment Robotics Engineer based in New York to support robot deployments, data capture, and teleoperation workflows. This is a hands-on, on-site role. You will be the person physically present during deployments — making sure robots are set up correctly, running smoothly, and capturing data according to requirements. You’ll work closely with customers, remote engineering teams, and teleop operators to keep deployments moving and issues resolved in real time.
What You'll Do
- Robot Deployment & On-Site Support
- Go on-site for robot deployments, pilots, and tests
- Ensure robots are properly set up, calibrated, and operational
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on site
- Act as the on-site technical owner during deployments
- Data Capture Leadership
- Lead on-site data capture during robot operation
- Ensure data is captured correctly, consistently, and at required quality
- Monitor sensors, cameras, telemetry, and logs during capture sessions
- Identify and resolve issues that could impact data quality
- Teleoperation Support
- Support teleoperation workflows during deployments
- Coordinate with remote teleop operators and engineering teams
- Assist with setup, testing, and monitoring of teleop systems
- Escalate issues clearly and quickly when needed
- Communication & Reporting
- Serve as the local point of contact in New York
- Provide clear updates on deployment status and issues
- Document problems, fixes, and learnings from the field
- Help improve deployment and data capture processes over time
What You Bring
- Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer, or on-site support at a robotics company
- Hands-on experience supporting real robot deployments
- Experience leading or supporting data capture operations
- Familiarity with teleoperation systems or remote robot operation
- Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, cameras, sensors, and networking
You Are
- Highly hands-on and comfortable working on-site
- Calm under pressure and able to troubleshoot in real time
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Clear communicator between field teams and remote engineering
- Willing to travel locally to deployment sites as needed
Why This Role
- Be directly involved in real-world robotics deployments
- Own on-site execution and data capture quality
- Work closely with cutting-edge robotics systems and teams
- High responsibility and autonomy in a fast-moving environment
Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer in Richmond Hill employer: Mecka
At Mecka, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their projects. As an End-to-End Camera & Sensor Calibration Engineer, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment. Our commitment to quality and teamwork ensures that you will be part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence in production systems.
