Shinkei Systems (YC W22) builds robotics to produce Michelin-grade fish at commodity costs.

Location: El Segundo, California (50% Travel to US Fishing Ports)

About Us: Shinkei is a pioneering robotics startup based in El Segundo, California. We are dedicated to revolutionizing the fishing industry by delivering higher quality, better tasting, and longer-lasting fish through innovative robotics solutions. Our technology integrates computer vision and advanced mechanisms to assist fishermen in fish processing, enhancing efficiency and product quality.

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an incredible opportunity to be the first field engineer at Shinkei, getting in at the ground floor of a fast-paced robotics startup. You will play a crucial role in deploying and maintaining our cutting-edge robotic systems at fishing docks across the United States, with potential for long-term international travel. This role involves extensive hands-on work with electro-mechanical assemblies, electronics, and software.

Field Engineering Team: Covers Manufacturing, Integration, Test, and Field work. This is an EXTREMELY hands on engineering role where you have the chance to build, test, and repair linear actuators, electric motors, PCBS, harnessing, plumbing, and structural joints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to fishing docks across the US (approximately 50% travel) and potentially internationally for long-term assignments.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot our robotic fish processing systems on-site.
• Work with electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Build and repair harnessing, ensuring robust electrical connections and system functionality.
• Utilize Command line interface (CLI) and Graphical user interfaces (GUI) tools to interact with robotic systems
• Operate power tools and standard industrial manufacturing machinery safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to improve system designs based on field feedback.
• All aspects of live fish handling, from the water to a packing facility. Building, operation, and maintenance of live fish storage infrastructure.   
• Opportunity to work closely with users (Fisherman) for extended periods of time, and communicate learnings to engineering teams. 
• Bonus: Enjoy lots of free delicious fish when we have an oversupply from testing.
• When not traveling, work onsite in El Segundo office with the engineers to build more robots, as well as provide important feedback from field deployments and fishermen.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1+ years of experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies
• High proficiency with power tools and standard industrial manufacturing machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in the field.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to various working environments.

Desired:

• 3+ years of experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with software and comfortable using Linux and command line interface (CLI) tools.
• Experience with automotive, consumer electronics, or industrial crimp tooling.
• (Bonus) Experience operating a mill and lathe.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Stock options in an early stage company.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in the fishing industry.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the future of seafood.
• All the tools you would might require for onsite field work.
• Company credit card to provide meals and accommodations for any traveling expenses. Avoid dealing with laundry lists of expense reports!

Shinkei is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We program and deploy large fleets of industrial robots using deep learning at every step. We implement of mixture of engineering techniques ranging from vanguard computer vision models to knee-deep mechanical engineering fabrication.

Our team is growing, and we're open for the best and brightest mechanical and software engineers with a background in autonomous systems/robotics/AI.

Come help us rebuild the world's supply chains from the ground up.