Field Robot Engineer, AutoTractor
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
Are you a Farming Nerd?
We are seeking a skilled and motivated AutoTractor Field Robot Engineer who will be responsible for debugging, diagnosing, and resolving in-field issues with our Carbon Robotics Autonomous Tractor. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Field Robot Engineer team to execute bi-weekly and monthly preventive maintenance tasks on our current LaserWeeder fleet. This position requires a strong blend of tractor knowledge paired with electrical, hardware and wiring basic skills, such as:
Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Debug and diagnose software and hardware issues with the autonomous tractor in real-world farming environments.
- Analyze error logs, sensor data, and system performance to identify root causes of operational issues.
Software Support
- Collaborate with the software engineering team to implement updates, patches, and configurations to optimize system performance.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and programming skills to test and validate software solutions.
- Assist in calibrating and integrating software for sensors, actuators, and autonomous navigation systems.
Electrical Support
- Inspect, test, and repair electrical components, wiring, and circuit boards within the Autonomous Tractor Kit.
- Ensure the proper functionality of sensors, motors, and other hardware.
- Perform system-level diagnostics on power distribution and connectivity issues.
Field Support
- Provide on-site technical support to farmers and operators to ensure the AutoTractor Kit operates efficiently.
- Train operators and farm personnel on the proper use and maintenance of the system.
- Respond promptly to service calls and provide high-quality customer support.
Preventive Maintenance
- Work closely with the Field Robot Engineer team to execute bi-weekly and monthly PM tasks on the current LaserWeeder fleet.
- Ensure all LaserWeeder units are operating at peak performance through scheduled inspections, calibrations, and updates.
- Document completed maintenance tasks and report any recurring or potential issues to the Field Robot Engineers and engineering teams.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of all diagnostics, repairs, and system updates.
- Provide feedback to the development team on recurring issues and potential areas for system improvement.
- Document best practices and troubleshooting guides for future use.
Qualifications:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in customer-facing scenarios to maintain the Carbon Robotics reputation of being highly customer driven with resources to execute tasks at a high level.
- Maintains positive working relations with all support stakeholders.
- Organization, scheduling and ability to work independently while managing conflicting and overlapping work activities.
- Comfortable working in an outdoor agricultural settings, including farms and fields, often in varying weather conditions.
- Maintenance tasks are performed at a high level and maintained in accordance with support, product and engineering teams.
- Attends and participates in meetings related to support and Slayer performance.
- Provides high quality training to incoming FRE’s.
- Develop knowledge of Slayer and all associated systems.
- Travel will be required to support customers on-site.
Skills & Abilities:
- Understanding of terminal
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
- Ability to clearly communicate over different platforms with a large set of stakeholders
- Requires the ability to manage multiple projects, and the ability to solve an array of technical, personnel, and customer-related problems.
- Ability to clearly document issues and processes
Develop your Nerd Farmer persona! Any of the following Unique Proficiencies would be valued at Carbon Robotics.
- Scripting & Debugging: Write and modify scripts to support implement automation, sensor integration, and data logging.
- Electrical Wiring & Troubleshooting: Work with sensors, actuators, controllers, and CAN bus systems.
- Mechanical Adjustments: Make small mechanical modifications to improve integration and performance.
- Software & Hardware Interface: Collaborate with software engineers to test communication between tractor control systems and implement.
- Field Testing & Data Collection: Run real-world tests, document findings, and suggest improvements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, operators, and the autonomy team to ensure smooth operation.
Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you.
Compensation posted spans over multiple levels and offers reflect that correct level as determined in the interview.
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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