Field Operations Team Lead / Shift Supervisor
humanoid · Germany
Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Operations Team Lead to support the deployment, integration, and maintenance of our humanoid robot solutions at customer facilities. As the on-site operations lead, you will coordinate site activities, collect operational data, and supervise a team of Field Operations Associates. This position requires problem-solving skills, sound judgement under pressure, and a customer-centric approach.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Supervise a team of Field Operations Associates, setting and maintaining high standards in a demanding operational setting. This is a hands-on operational and technical leadership role representing Humanoid at customer sites.
- Act as the on-shift operational leader, ensuring that the appropriate tools, spare parts, and equipment are available.
- Supervise standard operating procedures (SOPs) for customer sites and document learnings from field issues.
- Test product releases and robot capabilities.
- Diagnose hardware and software issues using logs, diagnostics, and field observations, performing maintenance where appropriate.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret operational data to evaluate robot performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvements.
- Track, document, and reproduce software and hardware issues, providing clear technical feedback to engineering and product teams.
- Tackle production incidents and technical issues in cooperation with service and engineering teams.
- Act as the primary on-shift liaison between the deployed location and Humanoid offices.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Engineering, or a comparable field (or technical equivalent).
- 2–5 years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, or automotive integration, deployment, and development.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and networking systems, with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, assembly, and maintenance.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure operational environments.
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in dynamic customer environments.
- Familiarity with project management and collaboration software (Confluence, Jira, etc.).
- Business-fluent English.
- Flexibility to support future assignments at customer sites and occasional visits to company locations in the UK and Europe.
- Unrestricted right to work and live in the European Union.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Prior experience in warehouse/logistics automation, industrial robotics, or humanoid robotics deployment.
- Working knowledge of a relevant local language (e.g. German).
- Valid Class B (or equivalent) driver's licence.
- Familiarity with software integration and sensor-based automation.
- Experience with commissioning, acceptance testing, or software validation.
- Experience working in complex operational environments.
- Experience working directly with customers in an operational leadership role.