Apera AI Inc
Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager
Apera AI Inc, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager
We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems. Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Let’s End Robot Blindness Robots can do amazing things — if they can see. That’s where you come in. We’re Apera AI. Our breakthrough 4D Vision™ technology gives industrial robots human-like perception — the ability to see, understand, and adapt in real time. But that transformation doesn’t happen without people — especially the ones who lead others to deliver it at scale. We’re hiring a
Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager
to lead 8–10 Field Application Engineers installing Apera’s software and Vision hardware on robot cells across North America. You’ll own deployments from readiness through production stabilization, ensuring every project lands flawlessly and customers see rapid ROI. This isn’t maintenance work — it’s a career move into the center of industrial AI adoption. You won’t just run installations; you’ll build the playbook for how 4D Vision robots go live at scale. What You’ll Do Lead field installations and commissioning of 4D Vision systems at major OEM plants. Develop FAEs through coaching, structured feedback, and career pathing. Create and standardize onboarding playbooks, readiness checklists, and calibration protocols. Manage cross-functional alignment between customers, engineering, and product. Integrate AI-assisted diagnostics and knowledge tools to shorten install cycles and boost first-time-right success. Why This Is a Career Move: At Apera, we don’t just automate factories — we transform how robots see and how people build with them. Scope Growth:
You won’t inherit a static team; you’ll design and scale an onboarding organization that sets the standard for global deployment excellence. Impact:
You’ll see your work on factory floors of the world’s largest manufacturers — when their robots move with new precision, that’s your team’s impact. Learning:
You’ll work with AI vision experts and mechanical geniuses while building cross-functional leadership skills in operations, product, and customer success. Visibility:
Your metrics and dashboards are reviewed by senior executives and OEM leaders who measure success in real output and uptime. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent). 15+ years with proven hands-on background in robotic system integration, troubleshooting, and deployment. Experience with commissioning industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, Yaskawa, or similar). Strong communication skills - equally confident with engineers, executives, and customers. Ability to travel up to 40–50% to customer sites across North America. Bonus points if you have: Experience with machine vision or robotic vision systems. Expertise in process design, readiness management, or operations optimization. Why Apera? Every employee is an owner — equity for all. A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly. Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth. Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers. High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Apera AI Inc? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education Degree * Select... Please share a link to your LinkedIn profile * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)? * Select... Tell us about a time you led the installation or commissioning of complex automation or robotics systems for a large manufacturer (e.g., automotive or heavy industry). What was your scope, and how did you measure success? * Select... Describe how you’ve built and developed technical field teams. How did you identify skill gaps and measure improvement over time? * Select... Walk us through how you ensure “first-time-right” performance during commissioning. What specific actions do you take before and during deployment to prevent rework? * Select... Tell us about a high-stakes customer escalation you managed. What did you do to resolve it and what changed afterward? * Select... Have you ever written or implemented a standardized deployment or onboarding playbook? How did it impact cycle time or quality? * Select... Give an example of how you helped a customer’s operators or engineers adopt new robotics or vision technology. What learning approach worked best? * Select... Tell us about a time you worked across engineering, product, and operations to resolve deployment issues or drive product improvements. * Select... What tools or analytics have you used to monitor field performance, predict issues, or optimize scheduling? * Select... Describe how you’ve communicated progress, risks, or ROI to executive stakeholders or demanding OEM customers. * Select... What kind of work environment brings out your best performance, and how have you maintained composure and leadership during stressful installations or schedule crises? * Select...
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We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems. Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Let’s End Robot Blindness Robots can do amazing things — if they can see. That’s where you come in. We’re Apera AI. Our breakthrough 4D Vision™ technology gives industrial robots human-like perception — the ability to see, understand, and adapt in real time. But that transformation doesn’t happen without people — especially the ones who lead others to deliver it at scale. We’re hiring a
Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager
to lead 8–10 Field Application Engineers installing Apera’s software and Vision hardware on robot cells across North America. You’ll own deployments from readiness through production stabilization, ensuring every project lands flawlessly and customers see rapid ROI. This isn’t maintenance work — it’s a career move into the center of industrial AI adoption. You won’t just run installations; you’ll build the playbook for how 4D Vision robots go live at scale. What You’ll Do Lead field installations and commissioning of 4D Vision systems at major OEM plants. Develop FAEs through coaching, structured feedback, and career pathing. Create and standardize onboarding playbooks, readiness checklists, and calibration protocols. Manage cross-functional alignment between customers, engineering, and product. Integrate AI-assisted diagnostics and knowledge tools to shorten install cycles and boost first-time-right success. Why This Is a Career Move: At Apera, we don’t just automate factories — we transform how robots see and how people build with them. Scope Growth:
You won’t inherit a static team; you’ll design and scale an onboarding organization that sets the standard for global deployment excellence. Impact:
You’ll see your work on factory floors of the world’s largest manufacturers — when their robots move with new precision, that’s your team’s impact. Learning:
You’ll work with AI vision experts and mechanical geniuses while building cross-functional leadership skills in operations, product, and customer success. Visibility:
Your metrics and dashboards are reviewed by senior executives and OEM leaders who measure success in real output and uptime. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent). 15+ years with proven hands-on background in robotic system integration, troubleshooting, and deployment. Experience with commissioning industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, Yaskawa, or similar). Strong communication skills - equally confident with engineers, executives, and customers. Ability to travel up to 40–50% to customer sites across North America. Bonus points if you have: Experience with machine vision or robotic vision systems. Expertise in process design, readiness management, or operations optimization. Why Apera? Every employee is an owner — equity for all. A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly. Well-funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth. Trusted by big-name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers. High-impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Apera AI Inc? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education Degree * Select... Please share a link to your LinkedIn profile * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)? * Select... Tell us about a time you led the installation or commissioning of complex automation or robotics systems for a large manufacturer (e.g., automotive or heavy industry). What was your scope, and how did you measure success? * Select... Describe how you’ve built and developed technical field teams. How did you identify skill gaps and measure improvement over time? * Select... Walk us through how you ensure “first-time-right” performance during commissioning. What specific actions do you take before and during deployment to prevent rework? * Select... Tell us about a high-stakes customer escalation you managed. What did you do to resolve it and what changed afterward? * Select... Have you ever written or implemented a standardized deployment or onboarding playbook? How did it impact cycle time or quality? * Select... Give an example of how you helped a customer’s operators or engineers adopt new robotics or vision technology. What learning approach worked best? * Select... Tell us about a time you worked across engineering, product, and operations to resolve deployment issues or drive product improvements. * Select... What tools or analytics have you used to monitor field performance, predict issues, or optimize scheduling? * Select... Describe how you’ve communicated progress, risks, or ROI to executive stakeholders or demanding OEM customers. * Select... What kind of work environment brings out your best performance, and how have you maintained composure and leadership during stressful installations or schedule crises? * Select...
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