Field Application Engineer

EastridgeChicago, IL, US

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Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Field Application Engineer

Location : Chicago, IL (Remote with 75% Travel)

Pay Range : $30$40 / hr

Start Date : ASAP

Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

About the Company

A rapidly growing robotics firm focused on transforming manufacturing through automation and AI. By combining intelligent software with advanced robotics, the company enables manufacturers to optimize repetitive tasks and streamline production processes. The organization offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong potential for long-term career growth.

Position Overview

The Field Application Engineer plays a critical role in supporting customer deployments across the U.S. This role involves hands-on setup, testing, training, and ongoing technical support of robotic systems in manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate is self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Perform on-site installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of robotic systems
Provide technical training and ongoing support to customers
Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving escalated technical issues
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to relay customer feedback and contribute to product improvements
Travel to customer sites nationwide (up to 75%, primarily East Coast)
Assist other internal teams remotely during non-travel periods

Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware / software support, automation, or a related technical field

Proficiency with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and troubleshooting techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Comfortable with frequent travel and working independently in dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Familiarity with industrial environments and factory automation systems

Experience supporting both hardware and software in integrated systems

Exposure to ROS, Python, and / or C++

Why Apply?

Contract-to-hire role with long-term potential

Work directly with end users and emerging robotics technology

Gain cross-industry exposure and valuable field experience

Join a company with strong momentum in the industrial automation space

Benefits : Use this link bit.ly / 4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridges temporary employees. From time to time Eastridges clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Application Engineer • Chicago, IL, US