Field Application Engineer – Temporary – Part time – Cedar Rapids, IA

Field-ai is hiring a Field Application Engineer for a part-time, temporary position based in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role offers hands-on involvement with cutting-edge robotics and AI systems deployed in real-world environments.

About This Position

As a Field Application Engineer with Field-ai, you'll work directly with our field-deployed robotic systems and AI solutions. This part-time role bridges the gap between our development team and on-site operations, ensuring our risk-aware, field-ready systems perform as intended in complex, real-world conditions. You'll be instrumental in validating system performance, gathering field insights, and supporting the continuous improvement of our embodied AI technology. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in applied robotics and AI without a full-time commitment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Monitor and support field-deployed robotic systems and AI applications in operational environments
• Collect performance data, conduct system diagnostics, and identify improvements or issues requiring attention
• Liaise between field operations and the engineering team to report findings and coordinate solutions
• Assist with system calibration, testing, and validation of new model updates
• Document observations and contribute to the feedback loop that improves our systems
• Provide technical support to end users and stakeholders interfacing with Field-ai solutions

What You Bring

• Technical aptitude with robotics, AI, or related systems (academic background or practical experience)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfort working in operational, field-based environments
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and data collection
• Availability for part-time hours in the Cedar Rapids area

About the Company

Field-ai is advancing robotics through risk-aware, field-ready AI systems that move beyond conventional data-driven or transformer-only approaches. The company develops and deploys embodied AI solutions globally, with real-world applications and rapidly improving models refined through field experience. Field-ai's mission is to unlock the full potential of robotic systems operating in complex, real-world conditions.

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