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# Field Operations Associate at Humanoid

- **Company:** [Humanoid](https://feeny.ai/companies/humanoid)
- **Location:** Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid/d5c9f0f7-a56e-4e2f-ae28-ad8438a580a4

## Job description

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 hands-on, dependable Field Operations Associate to join our team on-site in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany, monitoring and operating our humanoid robots in live customer environments. As the person on the front line of every deployment, you will set up, operate,and monitor robots on-site, keep them running safely and reliably, capture operational and training data, and act as the first point of contact when issues arise. This role suits someone practical and calm under pressure who enjoys working with cutting edge hardware and software in dynamic real-world settings and is comfortable being the face of the company at customer facilities.

## What You'll Do

- Set up, start up, monitor robots at customer sites.
- Monitor robots during live operations, following established protocols to ensure safe and reliable performance.
- Monitor robot behavior and the surrounding environment throughout operation, intervening when needed to maintain safety.
- Set up and maintain fleet management devices and supporting equipment.
- Track, document, and escalate issues to on-site leadership , with clear observations, logs and reproduction steps.
- Perform routine and basic maintenance on-site (cleaning, inspections, minor troubleshooting), call for on-site technical support when needed.
- Maintain detailed records of operation, data-collection sessions, uptime, incidents, and equipment status.
- Follow all customer and company site safety rules as well as company operating procedures.

## Requirements

- Associate degree, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience operating equipment, machinery, or technology in a professional environment.
- Unrestricted right to work and live in the European Union.
- Comfortable with hardware: you are willing to learn basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and would enjoy hands-on problem solving.
- Comfortable reading logs and dashboards,to interpret robot status and troubleshoot issues.
- General computer skills
- Ability to follow written procedures, test plans, and work instructions, and to complete tasks consistently and accurately.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to sustain focus and stay calm, making sound decisions in live, dynamic environments.
- Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; open to constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
- Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role, including remaining mobile throughout the workday and safely handling or moving components around the robot.
- Good German and English communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.

## What We're Looking For

- Experience with industrial robotics, warehouse or logistics automation, AGV/AMR fleets, autonomous systems, drones, or robotic test platforms.
- Familiarity with teleoperation systems
- Familiarity with VR interfaces and gaming controllers
- Experience in customer-facing field service, technical operations
- Valid Class B (or equivalent) driver's license.

## About Humanoid

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Humanoid builds commercially scalable, safe, and reliable humanoid robots designed to automate labor-intensive industrial tasks across warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and retail.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (HQ) with offices in Cambridge, MA, USA; Burnaby, BC, Canada; and additional presence in Germany, Georgia, and the UAE.
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Founders**: Artem Sokolov (CEO & Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Robotics Engineering, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence
- **Target customers**: B2B / Enterprise — industrial sectors including retail, e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and automotive.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Empowering humanity by building the most reliable, safe, and helpful humanoid robots.” The company aims to free people from repetitive, dangerous, and tedious work, allowing them to engage in more creative and meaningful activities.

## Products & Services
- **HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled**: A robust industrial-grade wheeled humanoid robot designed for material handling, pick-and-place, and visual inspection in warehouses and factories. Prioritizes reliability, low total cost of ownership (TCO), and minimal maintenance.
- **HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal**: A bipedal humanoid robot for more complex environments requiring advanced locomotion, navigation of confined spaces, and higher dexterity. Features human-level manipulation speeds and walking speeds up to 1.5 m/s.
- **KinetIQ**: An AI framework for orchestrating fleets of humanoid robots across both wheeled and bipedal platforms, enabling centralized control and task optimization.
- **Modular Garments**: Exchangeable protective “garments” that allow HMND 01 robots to adapt to different use cases and environments, minimizing contamination and collision damage while enabling functional customization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$50 million** (Seed round closed October 2025, with 1 lead investor).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Strategic partners include leading global companies in AI, cloud computing, and research. Specific partner names are not publicly listed on the website, but the company highlights collaboration with commercial partners to scale deployment.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **139.2% YoY** to ~182 employees (as of mid-2026), with 65 active job postings.
  - Opened offices in London, Boston, and Vancouver within its first year.
  - Team includes talent recruited from major robotics and AI firms: Sanctuary AI, Boston Dynamics, Dyson, Arrival, Ocado Technology, 1X, Wayve, Apptronik, and Brain Corp.
  - Focus on initial target sectors representing a combined $12 trillion in annual payroll and 250 million workers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Human-centric design**: The world is already designed for humans, so humanoids can seamlessly integrate into existing environments without costly redesign.
- **Modularity**: HMND 01’s hardware/software modularity enables multi-task performance and easy repurposing, reducing the need for specialized robots.
- **Reliability & low TCO**: Prioritizing hardware and software stability over raw performance to deliver industrial-grade robustness suitable for mass commercialization.
- **KinetIQ fleet orchestration AI**: Proprietary framework for managing mixed fleets of wheeled and bipedal robots, differentiating from competitors focused on single-form-factor robots.
- **Experienced leadership**: CEO Artem Sokolov previously scaled a family manufacturing business into a billion-dollar enterprise (EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021). The CTO, Jarad Cannon, has extensive experience translating research into deployment-ready robotics systems.

## Strategic Focus
- **Near-term (2027)**: Deploy robots for physical tasks in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and retail — tackling repetitive, dangerous, and tedious manual work.
- **Medium-term (2029)**: Expand into the service sector, targeting the 70-80% of the global economy that will be services, with a focus on assisting an aging population (1.4B people over 60).
- **Long-term (2031+)**: Enter households as assistants and companions, potentially revolutionizing everyday life across 3.5 billion homes.
- **Core strategy**: Partner with leading global companies in AI, cloud, and research for technology development, and with commercial partners for scaled deployment. The company believes the humanoid TAM will reach $38 billion by 2035 and $1 trillion by 2050.

## Why Work Here
- **High-growth environment**: Company grew headcount by 139% in a single year, indicating rapid scaling and opportunity for career advancement. 65+ open roles suggest strong hiring momentum.
- **Talent from top robotics firms**: Team includes alumni from Boston Dynamics, Sanctuary AI, Dyson, Ocado Technology, Arrival, Wayve, and others — offering a deep learning and collaboration environment.
- **Technical focus**: Engineering and technical roles represent 38% of the workforce, with senior-level hires at 23% of the team. The company emphasizes hardware, AI, machine learning, and control systems.
- **Mission-driven**: Clear purpose to automate undesirable, unsafe, and repetitive work — appealing to candidates who want to make a tangible societal impact.
- **Global presence**: Offices in London (HQ), Cambridge (USA), and Burnaby (Canada), plus operations in 16 countries — offering potential for international mobility and remote collaboration.
- **Innovation culture**: Described as a place where engineers and researchers “move from demo to deployment” and “not just in the lab.” The CTO emphasizes building systems that perform in the real world from day one.
- **Office/Hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the company has physical offices in three countries and a distributed team across 16 nations — likely supports hybrid/remote with in-office collaboration for engineering roles.

## Sources
1. [thehumanoid.ai](https://thehumanoid.ai/)
2. [thehumanoid.ai/about-us/](https://thehumanoid.ai/about-us/)
3. [thehumanoid.ai/team/](https://thehumanoid.ai/team/)
4. [thehumanoid.ai/careers/](https://thehumanoid.ai/careers/)
5. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanoidai)
6. [Jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/humanoid)

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