Robotics Engineer

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Robotics Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is in Mountain View, CA 94043. Details of the position are as follows:


Job Details:

• Pay: $36.21/hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Duration: 4.5-month contract
• Location: Mountain View, CA
• Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineer to support robotics and AI research. In this role, you'll operate robots, teleoperation systems, cameras, and sensors to collect high-quality data used to develop next-generation AI and robotics technology. You'll work with cutting-edge robotics platforms and help generate the data used to train advanced AI systems.
Ideal Background:

• Robotics Engineer
• Robotics Technician
• Mechatronics Engineer
• Mechatronics Technician
• Robotics Lab Technician
• Automation Engineer
• Automation Technician
• Field Robotics Technician
• AI Data Collection Technician
• Research Engineer

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent experience (Engineering degree preferred)
• 2+ years of experience working with robots (manipulators and/or humanoids)
• 1+ year of experience using teleoperation systems
• 3-5 years of overall professional experience preferred
• Experience with mechatronics and sensor systems preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate robots, grippers, and teleoperation systems
• Collect robot teleoperation and navigation data using predefined experimental protocols
• Set up and calibrate cameras, sensors, and data acquisition equipment
• Assist with setting up computer vision annotation pipelines
• Ensure accurate synchronization of robot state, vision, and sensor data
• Organize, label, upload, and maintain robotics datasets
• Document testing conditions, maintain accurate records, and verify data quality
• Perform routine hardware inspections and report equipment issues
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of robotics hardware and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience supporting robotics or AI research projects
• Experience with computer vision or AI data collection environments
• Experience calibrating cameras, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills for robotics hardware and software
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality

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