Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Candidates must be able to work for any U.S. employer and do not require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving system performance through control tuning, reliability testing and comprehensive validation of electro-mechanical robots and controllers. Design and execute test plans, developing automated test scripts, implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Enhances robot performance by tuning control systems

• Generates reliability test plans and executes them
• Conducts functional and reliability testing on single and multi-link robots and controllers
• Performs firmware regression testing, identifies technical issues, and works with software engineering to resolve
• Designs, fabricates, validates, qualifies, and sets up test equipment, jigs and fixtures
• Creates test scripts to automate test conditions
• Collects test data, performs analysis, and presents findings
• Troubleshoot electrical & mechanical failures and malfunctions and reports finding
• Investigates product failures, determines root cause, generates containment, plans & implements corrective actions
• Initiates CIPs and process improvement projects and completes them in alignment with org. vision
• Implements & maintains 5S methodologies and lean practices in the lab
• Design & qualify test fixtures
• Maintain a lean and organized lab environment
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

a. Required

• Bachelor's Degree in ME, EE, IE or Manufacturing Engineering
• 3-5 years’ experience in Testing & Reliability engineering, data acquisition and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems
• Understanding of mechanical systems, general engineering concepts and quality concepts & principles
• Basic skills in scripting and programming in Python, C++ or Matlab
• Proficient with instrumentation and computer tools for data collection (serial data loggers)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent Communication, organization & time management skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%

b. Preferred

• Basic understanding of mechatronics
• Prior experience in robotics and/or semiconductor equipment
• Lean Six Sigma
• Laser Tracker operation
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Pro -E/NX
• Prior experience & certification with Hi-Lo equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Attendance is a requirement of this position