Join Shinkei as a Field Technician

El Segundo, CA / Portland, OR - Seattle, WA Corridor • Full Time • $65K–$95K

What you get to do:

• Travel to fishing docks across the United States (approximately 50 percent travel) to install, maintain, and troubleshoot Poseidon robotic processing systems
• Execute mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work following engineering procedures and safety standards
• Repair electro-mechanical assemblies including motors, actuators, gearboxes, and harnessing
• Use GUI diagnostic tools to gather logs and surface findings to engineering
• Coordinate dockside logistics including freight, parts, and service providers
• Support captains and deck crews through hands-on training and early deployment runs at sea
• When not traveling, work on-site (CA) or in Chinook/remote (WA/OR) to build robots, maintain spares, prep tooling, and support reliability testing

What you will need:

• 1 plus years of experience working with electro-mechanical systems, ideally in field service or industrial equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with tools and industrial machinery
• Ability to follow documented procedures and escalate when issues fall outside the plan
• Solid troubleshooting instincts and comfort working independently in remote or dynamic environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with both engineers and vessel operators

Bonus if you have experience with:

• Basic familiarity with diagnostics or CLI tools
• Crimping, harness building, or electrical troubleshooting
• Automotive, marine, or industrial machinery repair

Other things to know:

We operate fast and expect things to break, be repaired, and get better quickly. Field Technicians are the front line of our deployments and play a critical role in execution and reliability. You’ll work in challenging environments, learn a wide range of skills, and be a key part of bringing robotic systems into real working fisheries.

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