Senior Manager, Field Application Engineering at Apera AI

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Robotics, AI, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent)
15+ years with proven hands-on background in robotic system integration, troubleshooting, and deployment
Experience with commissioning industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, Yaskawa, or similar)
Strong communication skills - equally confident with engineers, executives, and customers
Ability to travel up to 40–50% to customer sites across North America
(Bonus) Experience with machine vision or robotic vision systems
(Bonus) Expertise in process design, readiness management, or operations optimization

Responsibilities

Lead field installations and commissioning of 4D Vision systems at major OEM plants
Develop FAEs through coaching, structured feedback, and career pathing
Create and standardize onboarding playbooks, readiness checklists, and calibration protocols
Manage cross-functional alignment between customers, engineering, and product
Integrate AI-assisted diagnostics and knowledge tools to shorten install cycles and boost first-time-right success

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RoboticsAIMachine VisionField Application EngineeringRobot CommissioningVision SystemsIndustrial AutomationOEM IntegrationBin PickingSortingPackagingAssembly

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the team size for the Field Application Engineering manager role?

The role involves leading 8–10 Field Application Engineers installing Apera’s software and Vision hardware on robot cells across North America.

Is this position remote or does it require travel?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership and technical skills are needed for this role?

The role requires skills in leading field installations and commissioning of 4D Vision systems, developing FAEs through coaching and career pathing, creating onboarding playbooks and protocols, managing cross-functional alignment, and integrating AI-assisted diagnostics.

What growth opportunities does this role provide?

The position offers scope to design and scale an onboarding organization, high impact on global factory floors, learning with AI vision experts and cross-functional teams, and visibility through metrics and dashboards.

Apera AI

AI-powered 3D vision systems for automation

About Apera AI

Apera AI specializes in automation solutions using advanced AI-powered vision technology. Their main product is the 4D Vision Platform, which processes visual information at a speed of up to 2Hz, allowing for rapid and accurate 3D vision systems. This technology enables robots to perform tasks like picking and placing objects with sub-millimeter accuracy, ensuring they can do so correctly on the first attempt without needing to regrip. Apera AI stands out from competitors by focusing on high-speed and precise automation, catering specifically to the manufacturing and logistics sectors where efficiency is critical. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and reduce downtime for their clients by providing tailored vision intelligence solutions that improve operational effectiveness.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$3.7MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Emerging competitors like XYZ Robotics threaten Apera AI's market share.

Tech giants' advancements in machine learning could outpace Apera AI's technology.

Rapid technological changes may render Apera AI's current technology obsolete.

Differentiation

Apera AI's 4D Vision offers sub-millimeter pose estimation accuracy.

Apera Vue is robot-agnostic, compatible with various popular robot brands.

Apera AI provides the fastest 3D vision systems with a cycle time of up to 2Hz.

Upsides

Growing demand for cobots requires advanced vision systems like Apera's.

AI-driven quality control systems in manufacturing boost demand for precise vision technology.

Rising interest in AI-powered vision systems for logistics automation enhances Apera's market potential.

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