Applications Engineering Manager (West Coast)
Standard Bots · Remote · US-West Coast (remote) ·
COMPENSATION
$140k – $180k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- West Coast based
- Up to 25% travel
- Player-coach role
- Industrial robotics
- Team leadership
You will manage a distributed team of Applications Engineers, overseeing their development and the quality of customer engagements. As a technical leader, you remain hands-on with robot programming and integration while serving as the escalation point for complex installs.
The position requires living on the West Coast and involves up to 25% domestic travel. You will partner with sales leadership to drive territory strategy and ensure successful deployments from pre-sales proof of concept to post-install support.
What you'll do
- Mentor and develop a team of Applications Engineers across your territory
- Manage workload distribution and capacity planning for the team
- Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex integrations
- Partner with Regional Sales Managers on pipeline and customer strategy
- Design solutions and commission cells for strategic customer engagements
- Define standards for documentation, handoffs, and commissioning checklists
- Conduct regular performance reviews and development planning sessions
What you'll need
- Fluent in mechanical, electrical, and software aspects of automation
- Proficient in PLC programming, ladder logic, and robot programming
- Five or more years of hands-on applications or systems integration experience
- At least two years of people management or team lead experience
- Strong customer-facing skills for managing difficult conversations
- Experience managing a distributed team or geographic territory
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
Nice to have
- Experience with collaborative robots like UR, Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB
- Background in scaling applications or field engineering functions
- Familiarity with vision systems and force/torque sensing
- Knowledge of machine tending, palletizing, or welding automation
Stack
- PLC
- Ladder Logic
- Python
- CAD
- Pneumatics
- DC Power Systems
How you'll work
- Remote but must reside on the US West Coast
- Up to 25% domestic travel required
- Reports to VP of Applications Engineering
What you get
- Base salary between $140,000 and $180,000
- Employee Stock Options for full-time staff
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off