Deployment Engineer (AI Startup)_11660

An early-stage AI startup providing an AI Agent platform for enterprise manufacturers is looking for a Deployment Engineer / Field Engineer to work directly on the frontlines at client manufacturing sites.

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Position: Deployment Engineer (Technical Deployment & Field Engineering)

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Location: Remote / Client Site Travel (US or Japan based)

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Travel Requirement: 80%+ (On-site at client plant sites during active deployments)

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Working Hours: Flexible / Output-driven startup environment

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Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 Base Salary + 1.0% – 2.0% Stock Options (Negotiable) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Tailored coverage), Retirement plan in development

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Role Overview:

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• Interview plant managers and operations teams to identify core bottlenecks.
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• Design AI agent deployments and run rapid PoC (Proof of Concept) prototypes.
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• Feed critical customer insights and technical requirements back to the core product engineering team.
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Key Qualifications:

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• Degree in CS, Engineering, or related STEM field (KOSEN / University degree or equivalent experience).
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• Background as a Software Engineer at major automakers/manufacturers OR background in Production Engineering and plant operations.
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• Ability to build light software/scripts and AI-assisted prototypes to test solutions.
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• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to discuss requirements with enterprise leadership and plant managers.
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• English communication proficiency.
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Preferred:

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• Japanese language skills (A major plus for interfacing with Japanese clients and expats).
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• New graduates are welcome if they have entrepreneurship experience or hands-on experience building with AI development tools.
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