Robotics Lab Support Engineer
Long Term Contract | $50/hr C2C/W2 | Mountain View, CA (100% Onsite)
<>About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Robotics Lab Support Engineer to support robotics research, development, testing, and data collection activities in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with robotic systems, teleoperation platforms, sensors, experimental setups, data collection workflows, and lab operations. This role requires a blend of robotics, mechanical, software, and operational support skills to enable reliable and repeatable robotics experiments.
Key Responsibilities
Robotics & Teleoperation
- Operate and support teleoperation systems for robotic data collection and evaluation.
- Execute robotic manipulation tasks including pick-and-place, assembly, and object interaction.
- Collect, validate, annotate, and manage robotics datasets.
- Assist with policy testing, performance evaluation, and experiment reporting.
- Support machine learning and computer vision data generation efforts.
Lab Operations & Experiment Support
- Set up robots, sensors, workstations, cameras, and test environments.
- Assist engineers with experiment preparation, execution, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain test logs, documentation, issue tracking, and configuration records.
- Coordinate equipment inventory, shipping, receiving, repairs, and vendor interactions.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and operating procedures.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with engineering, facilities, security, and operations teams.
Sensors, Vision & Data Systems
- Configure and calibrate cameras and vision systems.
- Support RGB-D, stereo vision, and sensor synchronization activities.
- Collect and validate image and robotic training datasets.
- Troubleshoot hardware connectivity and data acquisition issues.
Mechanical Fabrication & Prototyping
- Build and modify experimental hardware setups, fixtures, brackets, and mounts.
- Utilize CAD tools, 3D printers, and fabrication equipment for rapid prototyping.
- Improve hardware designs for reliability, repeatability, and ease of use.
Software & Deployment Support
- Work within Linux/Ubuntu environments.
- Execute scripts, analyze logs, and support troubleshooting activities.
- Assist with software deployment and validation on robotic platforms.
- Support ROS2-based development and testing workflows.
- Collaborate with software and robotics engineers during integration and evaluation activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience supporting robotics laboratories, robotic systems, or research environments.
- Hands-on experience with robotics hardware and experimental setups.
- Knowledge of Linux/Ubuntu environments.
- Experience with Python, Git, and command-line tools.
- Familiarity with robotic manipulation, teleoperation, and data collection workflows.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ROS2.
- Exposure to Isaac Sim or similar robotics simulation platforms.
- Experience with camera calibration, stereo vision, or computer vision systems.
- Background in robotic manipulation, imitation learning, or machine learning dataset generation.
- Experience with CAD software, 3D printing, and prototyping tools.
What Makes a Strong Candidate?
- Ability to bridge hardware, software, robotics, and lab operations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to process compliance.
- Experience working in fast-paced R&D or robotics testing environments.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Location: Mountain View, CA (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Rate: $50/hr on C2C or W2
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