Field Service Engineer, West

Unchained Labs· Pleasanton· greenhouse· offentliggjort 28.05.2026
Skal:JuniorRemote
Kan:Python

Job Description: Field Service Engineer, West

The Top Line

Here’s the deal. We’re all about helping researchers break free from tools that just don’t cut it. Unleashing problem-tackling products that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day. That’s our mantra, our promise and we own it. Our tribe is different. We thrive on moving fast, taking risks and persevering through failure. We embrace the unknown and we are happy to make mistakes. We are there for each other and we crave diversity because we know that building a truly diverse tribe will make us better at everything.

The Job

We are seeking a top-notch, Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain, and repair state-of-the-art laboratory automation workflow solutions. Preference will be given to candidates in the Western US – preferably the Bay Area of California. This job is all about skillfully servicing and supporting Stuntman, Big Kahuna, Junior, Big Tuna and integrated 3 rd party lab automation equipment while building fabulous relationships with customers. You will enable customers to meet their workflow automation goals thereby making an oversized impact on customer and Unchained Labs success.

Responsibilities

Be a key player on cross-functional teams that build, test, deliver, and support customized automated workflows solutions

Be gritty – be ready to dig in and solve problems we haven’t seen before

Coordinate with customers to ensure their facilities meet system installation requirements

Install and commission workflow automation solutions at customer sites

Provide remote troubleshooting assistance to customers

Travel to customer sites to perform preventative maintenance and repairs

Log service cases and detailed reports in Salesforce CRM

Prioritize your customer caseload and plan your schedule, travel, and materials accordingly

Be a customer advocate – provide customer feedback and field perspective to make us better at meeting customer needs.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in a STEM field or equivalent industry experience

5+ years experience providing field customer support for complex robotic equipment

Strong operator and troubleshooting skills for elctro-opto-mechanical systems

Curious about customer applications and able to understand their technical challenges

Experience with a contemporary programming language (such as Python) is highly desirable

Strong written and verbal communicator

Self-driven and thrive in an environment of high-performance expectations

Willing to travel up to 70%; primarily within the US/Canada and occasionally internationally.

Location Preferred - Western US – preferably Bay Area

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 - $120,000. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual base salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. This role is also eligible for our bonus program, and comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs. US Jobs must have pay transparency on all JD's US pay range $95,000 — $120,000 USD