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Stephan Helder

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
Stephan Helder