Field Engineer

OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States
5+ years supporting electromechanical systems
Troubleshoot mechanical electrical controls software
Manage ticket triage and escalation workflows
The OpenAI Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic real-world settings

Job Summary

  • The OpenAI Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic real-world settings.
  • You will own the day-to-day technical health of robotic workcells used in ongoing data acquisition operations while diagnosing and resolving failures across hardware and software.
  • This role sits at the intersection of software, robotics hardware, and live operations requiring practical engineers who are calm under pressure.

Matching Summary

The OpenAI Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic real-world settings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years supporting electromechanical systems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical electrical controls software
  • Manage ticket triage and escalation workflows
  • Create documentation SOPs and diagnostic playbooks
  • Work onsite in San Francisco 5 days per week

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with robot middleware and Linux systems
  • Experience with CAD for small component modifications
  • Ability to write lightweight analysis scripts
  • Background in fleet operations and observability
  • Strong organizational habits for shift communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or related field
  • 5+ years experience in production R&D lab or field environments
  • Must be based in San Francisco CA 5 days per week

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