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Apera AI · 2 months ago

Senior Manager, Field Application Engineering

positionDetroit, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date15+ years exp

Apera AI is an innovative startup focused on robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Field Application Engineering to lead a team of Field Application Engineers in deploying their advanced 4D Vision systems across North America, ensuring successful installations and customer satisfaction.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead field installations and commissioning of 4D Vision systems at major OEM plants
Develop FAEs through coaching, structured feedback, and career pathing
Create and standardize onboarding playbooks, readiness checklists, and calibration protocols
Manage cross-functional alignment between customers, engineering, and product
Integrate AI-assisted diagnostics and knowledge tools to shorten install cycles and boost first-time-right success

Qualification

Robotic system integrationCommissioning industrial robotsMachine vision systemsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringControls EngineeringProcess design expertiseOperations optimizationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent)
15+ years with proven hands-on background in robotic system integration, troubleshooting, and deployment
Experience with commissioning industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, Yaskawa, or similar)
Strong communication skills - equally confident with engineers, executives, and customers
Ability to travel up to 40–50% to customer sites across North America

Preferred

Experience with machine vision or robotic vision systems
Expertise in process design, readiness management, or operations optimization

Benefits

Every employee is an owner — equity for all.
A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly.
Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth.

Company

Apera AI

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Apera AI provides 4D Vision technology for industrial robotics, enhancing speed, reliability, and scalability in manufacturing automation.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://apera.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$11.76M
Key Investors
BDC Capitallobby capitalWUTIF
2025-03-29Series A
2023-08-24Seed· $7.7M
2021-09-01Convertible Note· $1.98M

Leadership Team

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Sina Afrooze
Founder and CEO
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