Standard Bots

Applications Engineer (Midwest US - Detroit or Ohio preferred)

United States

$80,000 – $120,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Automation, Industrial EquipmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $80,000 - $120,000
  • Location Preference: Midwest US (Detroit or Ohio preferred)

Standard Bots' mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users. Our user-facing applications and APIs unlock the power of automation for entire new use cases. A relentless focus on simplicity and ease of use brings the revolutionary potential of robotic automation to new users and industries. The Solutions Engineering team drives forwards the company’s mission by designing solutions around, installing, and supporting Standard Bots' innovative 6-axis robot.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for seasoned and skilled customer-facing problem-solvers to help architect the future of robotics through the design, installation, and support of innovative new robotic solutions. As a Solutions Engineer, you will work with other engineers, organizational leaders, sales, and customers to design, install, and support solutions for our customers in new and exciting robotic applications.

Responsibilities

  • Work with sales and our customers to design solutions around the Standard Bots RO1.
  • See the process through by going into the field to install, program, and verify Standard Bots solutions.
  • Support our customers as they find new and innovative ways to use Standard Bot’s RO1.
  • Develop supporting materials such as sample code, white papers, and application notes.
  • Assist in-house engineering with the design and testing of an ever-expanding list of features and integrations.
  • Develop marketing collateral to assist with growing the Standard Bot’s customer base.
  • Travel up to 50% domestically, Monday to Friday, to assist our customers.

Who You Are

We’re looking for engineers who are self-driven, optimistic, creative, and resourceful. We have no requirements for a background in robotics, but find most success with engineers excited by the domain and looking to apply their expertise and experience in a new area.

Skills You'll Bring

  • Experience: You have a technical background or relevant educational experience in basic electrical, programming, and mechanical systems.
  • Growth + Optimism: You are excited by new domains and challenges, and eager to pick up new context to accelerate your impact.
  • Clarity of Communication: You excel in written and verbal communication and enjoy leveraging your skills to support your peers.
  • Impact Driven: You relentlessly seek user impact and value execution over technical idealism.
  • Proactive Simplicity: You prioritize simplicity, reliability, and velocity and proactively identify opportunities to improve proposed implementations or incumbent systems.
  • Excelling in Ambitious Environments: You excel in dynamic and ambitious environments, working with a diverse group of individuals and backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience.
  • Seniority: Open to a variety of seniority levels; compensation will be commensurate with seniority and skill level.
  • Employee Stock Options: All Full-Time Employees are eligible.
  • Additional Benefits: Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) for regular full-time employees.

Skills

Solution Design
Installation
Programming
Customer Support
Technical Documentation
Field Service
Robotics (not required but relevant)

Standard Bots

Robotic automation solutions for businesses

About Standard Bots

Standard Bots offers robotic automation solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with their main product being the RO1 collaborative robot. This robot can perform various tasks such as machine tending, pick and place operations, and inspection without requiring programming knowledge, making it user-friendly. The company stands out with its subscription model, starting at $500 per month, which includes the robot and comprehensive support services, allowing businesses to adopt automation without significant upfront costs. The goal of Standard Bots is to help SMEs improve efficiency and reduce labor costs through accessible and easy-to-use robotic solutions.

Glen Cove, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$84.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Options
Paid Vacation

Risks

Competition from NVIDIA's advanced robotics simulation could challenge market position.
Significant funding by competitors like 1X may intensify sector competition.
Potential conflicts of interest with investors like Amazon and Samsung could arise.

Differentiation

Standard Bots offers a subscription model, making robotics accessible to SMEs.
Their RO1 robot is user-friendly, requiring no programming knowledge to operate.
Standard Bots provides comprehensive support and maintenance, ensuring a stress-free user experience.

Upsides

Recent $63M funding round boosts development of next-gen robots and platform enhancement.
Strong investor confidence from Amazon and Samsung supports innovation in AI-powered robotics.
Growing market demand for collaborative robots among SMEs enhances business opportunities.

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