Lab Engineer / Robotics Engineer

Experience managing day-to-day lab operations, including: Lab equipment and supplies, Material inventory and stocking, Workstation PCs, webcams, and related lab systems. Strong troubleshooting skills with electro-mechanical systems, control systems, PLCs, I/O systems, and lab equipment.

Duration: 6+ months
Location: Onsite - Wilmington, MA or North Reading, MA or Woburn, MA

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a technical lab, robotics, electro-mechanical, automation, or hardware testing environment. 
• Experience of operating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with electro-mechanical systems, control systems, PLCs, I/O systems, and lab equipment.
• Hands-on experience with hardware rework, repair, prototype fabrication, assembly, and component testing.
• Experience managing day-to-day lab operations, including:
  Lab equipment and supplies, Material inventory and stocking, Workstation PCs, webcams, and related lab systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD designs, schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures, and SOPs
• Experience following lab safety procedures and protocols, including equipment interlocks, lockout/tagout, and other safety controls.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to document test results, equipment issues, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work independently while supporting engineers, technicians, and cross-functional hardware/robotics teams.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic test equipment, fixtures, and lab systems.
• Repair robots and perform hardware rework to keep testing on schedule.
• Build, test, and validate robotic prototypes and components.
• Use motion capture systems, test fixtures, and lab instruments for testing.
• Prepare test reports, work instructions, and troubleshooting documents.
• Identify lab issues and improve processes, workflows, and test efficiency.
• Support the setup and launch of new lab spaces and test stations.
• Follow all required lab safety procedures and protocols.

 
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