Robotics Lab Support Engineer
Location: Mountain View, CA
Experience: 5-10 years
Employment Type: full time
Work mode: onsite
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
· Basic familiarity with Git, Bash and Python
· Familiarity with robotic systems, kinematics, and control principles.
· Experience with teleoperation platforms.
· Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
· Ability to perform fine motor and repetitive hand/arm movements for prolonged periods while operating teleoperation interfaces. This is a physical job, not a desk job.
· Ability to follow structured procedures and maintain attention to detail.
· Prior work in robotics labs, industrial automation, or VR environments.
· Knowledge of safety protocols in industrial or lab settings.
· Comfort with data annotation tools and basic troubleshooting.
Roles & Responsibilities
· Operate robotic arms and mobile robots via teleoperation interfaces.
· Execute precise manipulation tasks for assembly, material handling, and data collection.
· Monitor robot performance and ensure safety, accuracy, and responsiveness during sessions.
· Capture and annotate teleoperation data for AI training pipelines.
· Perform basic setup, calibration, and maintenance of teleoperation hardware.
· Collaborate with robotics engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize control systems.
· Provide feedback on UI/UX for operator experience improvements.
· Maintain operational logs and adhere to safety protocols.