Junior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Pickle Robot Company•Charlestown, MA

About The Position

Pickle Robot is working to automate global supply chains with Physical AI. Its robots work alongside warehouse teams to unload trucks and containers, with plans to expand into truck loading and broader logistics processes through the Dill Autonomy Engine. The Junior Manufacturing Test Engineer will join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team and support commissioning, configuration, and final acceptance testing of robotic systems. This is an entry-level, hands-on role performed in a manufacturing environment. The engineer will execute defined test and commissioning procedures on the floor while working with senior engineers and technicians, building toward independent ownership of test processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Comfort working with test equipment, basic electrical measurement tools, and detailed technical procedures.
Strong attention to detail.
Clear and methodical written and verbal communication, particularly for documenting test results and escalating issues.
Foundational knowledge of command-line interfaces (CLI) and text editors.
Willingness to learn robotics-specific systems, including networking, firmware, and pneumatics.
Aptitude for hands-on technical work with complex electro-mechanical systems.
Inclination toward proactive process improvements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior robotics experience.
Scripting experience to automate commissioning steps.

Responsibilities

Execute commissioning procedures on assembled robots according to defined work instructions, including device configuration, calibration, and functional validation.
Load production software and customer-specific configurations onto units using established procedures.
Carry out Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures and accurately record results.
Flag test failures, calibration issues, or unexpected results with sufficient detail for senior engineers to act.
Keep test and commissioning records complete, accurate, and current.
Learn and follow safety protocols, particularly those involving electrical systems, robotic motion, and emergency stop validation.
Work with senior Test Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering to understand the purpose behind each test step.