Project Engineer II

Vecna Robotics is an intelligent flexible material handling automation company that keeps goods moving. With award-winning technology engineered for uninterrupted work between autonomous mobile robots, labor, and systems, we make business go. As a company, we are driven by the same collective vision: an uninterrupted and highly efficient global supply chain where robots do the dirty work and people do the human work.  

Vecna Robotics seeks a Project Engineer II to join our high-impact Deployment Engineering team. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of technical execution, customer and partner training, and onsite optimization, ensuring successful adoption and long-term performance of our robotic solutions. You will play a hands-on role throughout the deployment lifecycle—from simulation and digital twin development to post-launch field support.

The ideal candidate is resourceful and hands-on, with a passion for solving real-world problems and driving customer success in fast-paced, logistics-focused environments.

Travel Required: ~25% (domestic and some international)

Reporting to the Director of Deployment and Field Operations, this is a full-time, salaried role based in Waltham, MA. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We are not accepting applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies or search firms for this position.

In this role, the Project Engineer II will:

• Develop and review project scopes, technical requirements, and engineering specifications in collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Create detailed layouts using CAD tools to define autonomous mobile robot (AMR) routes and workflows.
• Build digital twin environments and run simulations to validate system performance and meet key performance indicators.
• Identify risks and propose solutions to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.
• Lead hands-on training for customer operators, service techs, and internal stakeholders—onsite and virtually.
• Onboard partner organizations and support standardized execution through comprehensive training materials.
• Support go-live efforts at customer sites, ensuring successful onboarding and optimal robot performance.
• Diagnose field issues and perform hardware and software adjustments during deployments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive product improvement and post-deployment success.
• Document best practices and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing efforts.
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in deployment engineering, field service, or systems integration.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and technical drawing interpretation.
• Strong understanding of warehouse/logistics workflows and performance optimization.
• Experience with basic coding or debugging.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for customer-facing engagements.
• Ability to manage shifting project priorities in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Comfort working on your feet or lifting up to 25 lbs. as needed in field deployments.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel ~25%, including to customer locations.
• Ability to perform light hardware repairs and technical troubleshooting onsite.
• Experience with Linux operating systems, preferred.
• Background in warehouse or logistics environments, preferred.
• Familiarity with using data analysis and KPIs to support process improvements, preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, preferred.
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and celebrate diversity.