Field Technician

This role is for a Field Technician focused on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Poseidon robotic processing systems at fishing docks across the United States. The position involves extensive travel, on‑shore support, and a blend of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic duties to ensure reliable robotic operations at sea.

$65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Shinkei – primarily on the West Coast (California, Washington, Oregon) with approximately 50% travel to fishing docks nationwide.

• Travel to fishing docks across the United States (approx. 50% travel) to install, maintain, and troubleshoot Poseidon robotic processing systems.
• Execute mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work following engineering procedures and safety standards.
• Repair electro‑mechanical assemblies including motors, actuators, gearboxes, and harnesses.
• Use GUI diagnostic tools to gather logs and surface findings to engineering.
• Coordinate dockside logistics including freight, parts, and service providers.
• Support captains and deck crews through hands‑on training and early deployment runs at sea.
• When not traveling, work on‑site in California or in Chinook/remote (WA/OR) to build robots, maintain spares, prep tooling, and support reliability testing.

• 1+ years of experience working with electro‑mechanical systems, ideally in field service or industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with tools and industrial machinery.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and escape when issues fall outside the plan.
• Solid troubleshooting instincts and comfort working independently in remote or dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with both engineers and vessel operators.

• Basic familiarity with diagnostics or CLI tools.
• Crimping, harness building, or electrical troubleshooting.
• Automotive, marine, or industrial machinery repair.

We operate fast and expect things to break, be repaired, and get better quickly. Field Technicians are the front line of our deployments and play a critical role in execution and reliability. You’ll work in challenging environments, learn a wide range of skills, and be a key part of bringing robotic systems into real working fisheries.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Fisheries