Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical evaluation, optimization, and continuous improvement of robotic test environments, laboratory systems, fixtures, and instrumentation to support prototype development and verification and validation objectives.
• Independently investigate complex robotic and electromechanical system issues, determine root causes, evaluate alternative solutions, and develop corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.
• Lead the development, testing, analysis, and validation of robotic prototypes and subsystems, applying engineering principles and specialized technical knowledge to assess performance and identify design or system improvements.
• Develop and refine test methodologies, validation strategies, technical procedures, and engineering documentation to improve testing accuracy, repeatability, and system performance.
• Analyze test results and system behavior to identify trends, evaluate technical risks, and provide recommendations to engineering teams and management.
• Assess laboratory capabilities and infrastructure requirements, develop improvement strategies, and lead initiatives to optimize workflows, increase efficiency, and support the expansion of laboratory operations.
• Evaluate and recommend technical solutions involving robotics, motion capture systems, control systems, test instrumentation, and integrated hardware and software environments.
• Establish technical approaches for integrating laboratory equipment and third-party systems, resolving compatibility issues, and improving data collection and analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, automation, engineering laboratories, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying engineering principles to analyze complex technical problems, evaluate system performance, and develop solutions.
• Experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and optimizing electromechanical systems, robotics platforms, control systems, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Experience developing and executing prototype validation strategies, engineering tests, and technical evaluations.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering documentation, including CAD models, schematics, technical specifications, and system architecture documentation.
• Experience evaluating technical alternatives and making recommendations based on system performance, reliability, safety, and operational requirements.
• Ability to independently manage technical projects, prioritize competing engineering objectives, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience assessing laboratory resource requirements and recommending improvements to equipment utilization, system integration, and testing capabilities.
• Knowledge of applicable laboratory safety standards and the ability to incorporate safety considerations into engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical motion capture systems, such as OptiTrack or Vicon, including system configuration, calibration, data acquisition, and post-processing.
• Experience integrating third-party devices, such as force plates, with motion capture and robotic testing environments.
• Experience developing, executing, and analyzing robotic tests involving hardware, software, gantry control, and tracking systems.
• Experience gathering technical requirements, evaluating engineering alternatives, and developing processes or tools to address complex system needs.
• Knowledge of Python, C++, or similar programming languages for test automation, data analysis, or system integration.
• Experience developing laboratory standards, validation methodologies, and continuous improvement strategies.

Salary Range: $110K - $140K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience