Project The Persian | Robotics Lead

Welo Global • California, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Robotics Lead will run day-to-day execution for an onsite robotics data collection pilot in Palo Alto, California, built around I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. The lead will guide data collection operators, ensure safe and consistent operations, and serve as the main onsite point of contact for client stakeholders. The role does not own staffing schedules or inventory management.

The position is a full-time contract role scheduled for 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. The pilot is a minimum of two weeks, with the possibility of extension through year-end and beyond. The start date is ASAP, and compensation is $50 per hour. Candidates must be authorized to work onsite in the United States.

Welocalize provides multilingual content transformation and training data transformation services, serving global clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. New employees must complete a live video work-authorization verification with selected IDs and provide photos of those IDs within their first three days of employment, and must complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Anti-fraud checks are also used in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab or field environments.
• Comfort driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.
• Must be authorized to work onsite in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness, enforcing SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution, providing on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality, perform first-level troubleshooting, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers, and communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
• Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
• Use client-provided equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed