

Field Engineer
Location
El Segundo, CA
Level
Full-Time
Department
Robotics
Type
Salary
$115,000
Job Description
Posted on:
Shinkei is a pioneering robotics startup based in El Segundo, California. We are dedicated to revolutionizing the fishing industry by delivering higher quality, better tasting, and longer-lasting fish through innovative robotics solutions. Our technology integrates computer vision and advanced mechanisms to assist fishermen in fish processing, enhancing efficiency and product quality.
Field Engineering Team: Covers Manufacturing, Integration, Test, and Field work. This is an EXTREMELY hands on engineering role where you have the chance to build, test, and repair linear actuators, electric motors, PCBS, harnessing, plumbing, and structural joints.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel to fishing docks across the US (approximately 50% travel) and potentially internationally for long-term assignments.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot our robotic fish processing systems on-site.
- Work with electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Build and repair harnessing, ensuring robust electrical connections and system functionality.
- Utilize Command line interface (CLI) and Graphical user interfaces (GUI) tools to interact with robotic systems
- Operate power tools and standard industrial manufacturing machinery safely and effectively.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to improve system designs based on field feedback.
- All aspects of live fish handling, from the water to a packing facility. Building, operation, and maintenance of live fish storage infrastructure.
- Opportunity to work closely with users (Fisherman) for extended periods of time, and communicate learnings to engineering teams.
- Bonus: Enjoy lots of free delicious fish when we have an oversupply from testing.
- When not traveling, work onsite in El Segundo office with the engineers to build more robots, as well as provide important feedback from field deployments and fishermen.
Job Requirements
Required:
- 1+ years of experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies
- High proficiency with power tools and standard industrial manufacturing machinery.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in the field.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to various working environments.
Desired:
- 3+ years of experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies
- Experience with software and comfortable using Linux and command line interface (CLI) tools.
- Experience with automotive, consumer electronics, or industrial crimp tooling.
- (Bonus) Experience operating a mill and lathe.