Robotics Lab Support Engineer

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

Apply with your updated resume and contact details.