Carbon robotics

Field Robotics Engineer, HVAC

Germany Full Time

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.

As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. 

Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. 

Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.

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Location: Flexible in Europe. Travel 50%

HVAC experience and certification is required

Fluent written and verbal communication in English required

Our Field Robotics Engineer, HVAC are our boots on the ground, working directly with the customer providing technical hands-on support. As the on-site point of contact, with the support of the teams at headquarters you’ll work to resolve in-the-field machines issues. The FRE position will also support our sales organization and CSM team with scheduled demos and site visits. You will make sure to keep certification and training up to requirements per region. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

Field Support

  • Provide on-site technical support to farmers and operators to ensure every aspect of the laser weeder operates efficiently.
  • Train operators and farm personnel on the proper use and maintenance of the system.
  • Respond promptly to service calls and provide high-quality customer support.

Preventive Maintenance

  • Work closely with field team to execute bi-weekly and monthly PM tasks on the current LaserWeeder fleet.
  • Ensure all LaserWeeder units are operating at peak performance through scheduled inspections, calibrations, and updates.
  • Document completed maintenance tasks and report any recurring or potential issues to the Field Robot Engineers and engineering teams.
  • Make sure the chiller and AC on our laserweeders are working in perfect condition. You’re the HVAC specialist and together with 1 other HVAC specialist you make sure everything is up and running.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain detailed records of all diagnostics, repairs, and system updates.
  • Provide feedback to the HVAC team on recurring issues and potential areas for system improvement.
  • Document best practices and troubleshooting guides for future use.

Qualifications

  • HVAC specialist category 1 or 2. If you have 2 you have to be willing to get category 1.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in customer-facing scenarios to maintain the Carbon Robotics reputation of being highly customer driven with resources to execute tasks at a high level.
  • Maintains positive working relations with all support stakeholders.
  • Organization, scheduling and ability to work independently while managing conflicting and overlapping work activities.
  • Comfortable working in an outdoor agricultural settings, including farms and fields, often in varying weather conditions.
  • Maintenance tasks are performed at a high level and maintained in accordance with support, product and engineering teams. 
  • Attends and participates in meetings related to support and Slayer performance.
  • Provides high quality training to incoming FRE’s.
  • Develop knowledge of Slayer and all associated systems.
  • Travel will be required to support customers on-site.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.  
  • Requires the ability to manage multiple projects, and the ability to solve an array of technical, personnel, and customer-related problems.
  • Ability to clearly document issues and processes 

 

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.  Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
      • Employee Assistance Program
    • Mental Health HRA
    • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
    • Menopause Support
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Flexible PTO
    • 401(k) plan
    • Pet Insurance
    • Commuter Benefits
  • Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock

Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all.  We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

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