Apera AI · 2 months ago
Senior Field Application Engineer
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expApera AI is an innovative startup focused on robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. They are seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer to lead the deployment and optimization of their AI vision technology in manufacturing environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead planning, installation, and commissioning of Apera’s vision systems at customer sites
Develop and coach a high-performing FAE team, setting standards for excellence
Oversee customer onboarding and training programs that build operator confidence
Collaborate with Engineering/Product to drive product feedback and improvement
Track operational KPIs - uptime, adoption, and deployment quality
Create tools and documentation that scale field operations reliably
Own resolution of complex customer or technical escalations
Qualification
Required
9–15 years of relevant experience, including leadership of technical and engineering teams
Strong understanding of robotics, automation, and troubleshooting
Exceptional communicator with executive presence
Willing to travel 50–60%, including internationally
Benefits
Equity for all
Company
Apera AI
Apera AI provides 4D Vision technology for industrial robotics, enhancing speed, reliability, and scalability in manufacturing automation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$11.76MKey Investors
BDC Capitallobby capitalWUTIF
2025-03-29Series A
2023-08-24Seed· $7.7M
2021-09-01Convertible Note· $1.98M
Leadership Team
Sina Afrooze
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-24
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