Field Robotics Engineer at Scythe Robotics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, Autonomous SystemsIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of related experience in autonomous machines, robotics, and/or a related field
Bachelor's degree in a related field – CS, ME, EE, Mechatronics, etc. or equivalent experience
Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams within the organization (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Cust Ops, HW/SW)
Location near satellite locations in Atlanta, GA, or Philadelphia, PA (hybrid-remote position)
Prepared to travel up to 20% of the year to customer deployment sites across the U.S

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support (both on location and remote login) to troubleshoot, establish root cause, and perform various types of maintenance activities required to keep the fleet healthy
Perform hands-on work with robots in the field, collaborating with the technician team and supporting customers
Develop and implement processes from the ground up to manage the maintenance of a large fleet of autonomous vehicles, including predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance strategies
Create and implement a strategy to continuously monitor the fleet in real time using live data streamed from the vehicles
Create standard work procedures for maintenance and repair activities and ensure they are completed in a timely fashion according to defined schedules
Create standard troubleshooting documentation that can be easily interpreted by the field service team
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess fleet health and support real-time business decisions
Create and manage dashboard(s) via Tableau and/or Grafana which measure(s) the overall fleet health metrics

Skills

Robotics

Autonomous Vehicles

Troubleshooting

Field Service

Hardware Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process Development

Documentation

Fleet Management

Supply Chain

Scythe Robotics

Autonomous mowers for commercial landscaping

About Scythe Robotics

Scythe Robotics operates in the commercial landscaping market, providing an autonomous solution for lawn care with its main product, the M.52 mower. This machine can mow lawns on its own, allowing human workers to focus on other maintenance tasks. The M.52 is battery-powered, which means it runs quietly and produces no gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option. Scythe Robotics targets commercial clients like property management companies and municipalities, and it uses a subscription model where clients only pay for the mower when it is in use. This aligns the company's success with the efficiency of its clients. Unlike competitors, Scythe Robotics emphasizes sustainability and a customer-focused approach, which has attracted significant venture capital support. The goal of Scythe Robotics is to enhance the efficiency of lawn care while promoting green technology in the landscaping industry.

Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$59.5MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Energy, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Company Equity

Risks

Adoption of NACS may lead to compatibility issues with existing infrastructure.

Rapid expansion could strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.

Reliance on Tesla-like vision technology may expose Scythe to patent risks.

Differentiation

Scythe Robotics offers autonomous mowers, reducing labor needs in commercial landscaping.

The M.52 mower is battery-powered, eliminating emissions and reducing noise pollution.

Scythe's subscription model aligns company success with client growth and efficiency.

Upsides

Integration of NACS charging standard aligns with major automotive trends.

Expansion of production facility indicates strong demand for the M.52 mower.

New mobile app enhances customer satisfaction with deeper mower performance insights.

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