Stephan Helder
Detroit,MI
Summary
Experienced robotics professional with a background in medical robots, humanoid robots, and AI-powered cobots – from large corporations to agile startups. Project management and system deployment are part of my daily work. Goal-oriented, tech-savvy, and always ready to drive new technologies forward.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Application Engineer
Apera AI
06.2025 - Current
- Install, configure, and commission AI-based robotic vision systems on customer sites
- Conduct pre-deployment audits to verify hardware, software, and interface components
- Train operators and engineers on system parameterization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Collect technical customer feedback and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams for system improvements
Field Application Engineer
United Robotics Group
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Build, install, and integrate lab cobots and peripheral devices into existing lab equipment and workflows
- Configure robotic software, end-effectors, sensors, and safety systems
- Perform technical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and ongoing operational support
- Provide user training on operation, maintenance, and issue resolution
- Communicate field feedback to development and product management teams
Senior Deployment Specialist
Agility Robotics
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Implement and integrate robotic systems into customer environments
- Commission, test, and validate robots on site
- Perform cross-system troubleshooting for hardware and software
- Provide technical support, customer training, and feedback to development and product teams
Senior Field Service Engineer
Stryker
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Install, maintain, and repair medical technology systems
- Diagnose issues and optimize devices in laboratory and clinical environments
- Scheduled service calls according to customer location and urgency of need.
- Updated and maintained assigned machines per manufacturer specifications.
Education
Apprenticeship - Mechatronics
Hohentwiel Gewerbeschule Singen
02.2020
Skills
- Robotic tech-savvi
- Training and mentoring
- Project Management
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Application Engineer
Apera AI
06.2025 - Current
Field Application Engineer
United Robotics Group
10.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Deployment Specialist
Agility Robotics
10.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Field Service Engineer
Stryker
02.2020 - 10.2022
Apprenticeship - Mechatronics
Hohentwiel Gewerbeschule Singen