Robotic Engineer

Contract position lasting 6+ months with potential for extension or conversion to permanent role. Candidates must be willing to work on-site in one of the following locations: Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; or Hagerstown, MD. Travel expenses (hotel, airfare, rental car, meals, etc.) will be covered, and you may return home weekly or bi-weekly.

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) will support the deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic technologies, focusing on a trailer-unloading robotic solution integrated into Amazon sortation centers. This hands-on role requires mechanical, electrical, or robotics aptitude and comfort working in operational environments while traveling to deployment sites throughout the Northeast region.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and test cases developed by Global Engineering Test Engineers.
• Operate, commission, and support testing of robotic systems in live sortation center environments.
• Collect, document, analyze, and report testing results and system performance data.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting activities alongside Engineering Leads and Test Engineers.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, including equipment inspections, nuts and bolts swap out, cable routing verification, charger connectivity, and system power-up/power-down procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and tracking of spare parts and test equipment.
• Monitor system performance and identify potential hardware, electrical, software, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers, Engineering Managers, and site personnel to resolve technical challenges.
• Interface with local Operations, Maintenance Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety, and other site stakeholders.
• Follow established safety procedures and testing protocols during deployment and validation activities.
• Support commissioning efforts for newly deployed robotic systems and assist with technology onboarding into the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant technical experience, or 3+ years of hands-on technical experience without a degree.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, robotics, or automation systems.
• Ability to learn and operate complex robotic equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting technical equipment and identifying root causes of issues.
• Comfortable working in warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to robotics, automation, mechatronics, or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with motor drivers, electrical wiring, control panels, sensors, batteries, and charging systems.
• Experience supporting testing, quality assurance, commissioning, or field service activities.
• Knowledge of data collection and reporting methodologies.
• Previous experience in logistics, warehouse automation, manufacturing, or engineering support environments.

Work Environment

• Primary deployment locations throughout the Northeast Coast region, including Massachusetts, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
• Initial training period of approximately 2-3 weeks, including hands-on shadowing with experienced team members.
• Frequent interaction with engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety teams in active fulfillment and sortation center environments.

Benefits

• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach.