Field Engineer

Role Overview

Field Engineer at Pronto AI, a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle technology. This is an on-site deployment role supporting operations across the Middle East.

Company Overview

Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. The company delivers production-ready autonomy already operating in the field and is building toward becoming the world's first profitable AV technology company.

Role Purpose

Lead on-site deployments as the bridge between Pronto's cutting-edge autonomous technology and customer day-to-day mining operations. Manage high-performing technical teams, ensure customers meet infrastructure commitments, and deliver projects according to strict performance and safety criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Management

• Deliver projects to agreed-upon performance metrics and success criteria, ensuring the autonomous system integrates seamlessly into the mine's production cycle.
• Manage the local field team, overseeing permitting, scheduling, safety compliance, and overall work performance.
• Hold the customer accountable for their deliverables, including resource commitments, machine availability, and site, route, and equipment readiness.

Strategic Liaison

• Act as the central communication hub between the customer site and Pronto headquarters, providing regular progress reports and escalating technical or operational blockers.
• Work with customers to set up or modify existing operational processes to accommodate autonomous haulage.
• Lead customer training programs on Pronto technology and manage the formal handover of the system to the mine's operations team.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of direct mining experience with deep comfort and knowledge in mine site environments, understanding the nuances of production and safety.
• 5–10 years in a leadership role such as Site Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, or Fleet Manager.
• Proven track record of actively participating in technology rollouts, such as autonomy, remote operations, telematics, or machine control systems.
• University degree in Mining Engineering required to establish immediate credibility with customer stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Command respect on-site and influence customer decision-making to ensure site readiness.
• Deep understanding of how to transition a mine from manual to technology-assisted or autonomous operations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for reporting to executive-level stakeholders at both customer and Pronto.

Additional Information

• On-site deployment role. During deployments, you will stay regional to the customer in local accommodations or customer-provided quarters.
• Working schedules are based on mining rotations (e.g., x weeks on, y weeks off) rather than a standard office week.
• Approximately 2 months remaining on-site commitment to complete the existing demo at Ma'aden.
• Travel across the Middle East up to 75% of the time. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel and a highly mobile work environment.
• Ability to traverse rugged mine sites and work in extreme environmental conditions.
• Compliance with all site-specific health and safety requirements, including medical clearances.