Contract / Jr. Test Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Dexterity

At Dexterity, we believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem-solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work.

We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full-stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software-driven and hardware-agnostic and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer-obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?

Dexterity is one of the fastest-growing companies in robotics, backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We’re a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication. Come join Dexterity and help make intelligent robots a reality!

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern, you will help design, develop, and maintain test systems that ensure Dexterity’s robotic products meet the highest manufacturing and quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing eng., hardware design, controls, and quality, to improve test coverage, optimize workflows, and support scaling our production operations. This role offers hands-on experience with robotics hardware, electronics testing, data acquisition, and system validation in a fast-paced, real-world manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and validation of automated and manual test systems for robotic product systems and subsystems.
• Support the development and maintenance of hardware and software tools for production testing.
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures and collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to drive corrective actions.
• Help document test procedures, configuration, and calibration steps.
• Support deployment and troubleshooting of test stations on the production floor.
• Help train CM personnel on performing system level testing, and operating automated testers on the production floor.
• Collect, analyze, and report test data to track manufacturing performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals, test instrumentation equipment, and debugging practices.
• Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, etc.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensors, or embedded systems testing.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical hardware bring-up, fixture design, or test automation is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.