Field Application Engineer

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.

Let's End Robot Blindness

Robots can do amazing things, if they can see. That's where you come in.
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.

We're hiring a Field Application Engineer to lead customer deployments of our flagship vision platforms across North America.
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.

What You'll Actually Do

• install, configure, and commission Apera's AI-driven robotic vision systems at customer sites
• conduct pre-deployment site audits to ensure readiness and compatibility
• train customer teams on operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of deployed systems
• respond to field issues quickly, diagnose root causes, and minimize downtime
• gather technical feedback from deployments and collaborate with Product and Engineering to improve usability
• track system performance post-installation and optimize with AI diagnostics and analytics

Why This Is a Career Move (Not Just a Job)

At Apera, we're not just installing robots - we're ending robot blindness.

Here's what makes this role special:

• You're the face of innovation. You turn cutting-edge AI into real-world results on manufacturing floors across North America.
• You create confidence. Through training and collaboration, you help customers see what's possible - and make it happen.
• You drive impact. Every successful deployment, every confident operator, every uptime increase - that's your work in motion.
• You grow fast. Exposure to robotics, AI, controls, and real-world integration will sharpen your skills faster than any classroom ever could.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3-5 years in automation, robotics, or controls engineering
• proven understanding of robotics, machine controls, and manufacturing systems
• hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic systems
• ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• strong communication skills and willingness to travel up to 75% across North America
• bonus: experience with industrial vision systems, FANUC or other industrial robots, or simulation tools like Roboguide

Why Apera?

• Every employee is an owner - equity for all.
• A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly.
• Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth.
• Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers.
• High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow.

At Apera AI, every employee owns equity, because those who build the future should share in its upside.
Join us to make robotics more accessible, predictable, and powerful.