Field Deployment Technician

Teleo is a robotics startup disrupting a trillion-dollar industry. Teleo converts construction heavy equipment, like loaders, dozers, excavators, trucks, etc. into autonomous robots. This technology allows a single operator to efficiently control multiple machines simultaneously, delivering substantial benefits to our customers while significantly enhancing operator safety and comfort.

Teleo is founded by Vinay Shet and Rom Clément, experienced technology executives who led the development of Lyft’s Self Driving Car and Google Street View. Teleo is backed by YCombinator, Up Partners, F-Prime Capital, and a host of industry luminaries. Teleo’s product is already deployed on several continents and generating revenue.

Teleo is poised for rapid growth. This presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is creating a product with a profound impact on our customers, working on cutting-edge 100,000-pound autonomous robots, engineering intricate systems at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI, and joining the early stages of an exciting startup journey.

The Field Deployment Technician will work directly with mining and construction customers to install, integrate, and maintain Teleo’s remote operation and AI systems on heavy equipment. This role requires strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude, the ability to work independently in field environments, and a willingness to learn complex, cross-domain systems.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and integrating mechanical and electrical components
• Installing and optimizing on-equipment systems and network infrastructure
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and connectivity issues
• Supporting new vehicle, control station, and network deployments
• Performing routine maintenance and service visits

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a Technician or Mechanic role
• Experience in Mining, Construction, Mechanical, Automotive, or other Industrial fields
• Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems preferred
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, including rework and splicing
• Ability to use electrical test instruments (multimeter, continuity tester, etc.)Comfortable working from technical drawings and schematics
• Proficient with computers (email, chat tools, spreadsheets, documentation)
• Comfortable using power tools (grinder, drill, fabrication tools) and performing mechanical assemblies
• Physically capable of performing field work, including lifting, climbing, and working on heavy equipment
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% to customer sites (regional driving and periodic out-of-state travel)
• Strong communication skills and professional customer interaction
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment
• Strong work ethic and accountability

Preferred Qualifications/Bonus Points

• Ability to use CAD platforms
• Understanding of electrical diagram platforms
• Comfortable configuring computers and networks