Robotics Operations Engineer I, First Shift
About The Position
The Robotics Operations Engineer supports deployment and day-to-day operation of Lila’s production robot fleet. This role is the front-line technical presence for robots operating in production environments, ensuring safe, reliable operation and rapid response when issues arise. You’ll monitor live robot operations, perform hands-on troubleshooting, document incidents clearly, and partner with robotics software and hardware teams to improve uptime. The role is based in a lab production environment and will help support expanded fleet operating hours as the team scales. This role begins on a standard 9am-5pm schedule and transitions to first shift coverage, 6am-2pm, as fleet operating hours expand.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience working with robotic systems through work experience, technical programs, internships, academic robotics teams, or equivalent practical exposure.
- Solid grasp of core robotics concepts, including kinematics, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
- Working experience with ROS2, including nodes, topics, launch files, and debugging or introspection tools.
- Comfortable with basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including cabling, connectors, sensors, and fasteners.
- Strong observational skills and sound judgment for quick, safe decisions during live operation.
- Clear written communication skills for documenting issues and reporting to engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to begin on a standard 9am-5pm schedule and transition to first shift coverage, 6am-2pm, as fleet operating hours expand.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting robots or automated systems through a production rollout or pilot phase.
- Familiarity with Nav2, Behavior Trees, or related robotics tooling.
- Scripting experience with Python or similar tools for log review, data collection, or simple automation.
- Experience with fleet management, monitoring dashboards, telemetry tools, or issue-tracking systems.
- Background in mechanical, electrical, robotics, or mechatronics engineering through a degree, technical program, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor robot behavior during live production operations.
- Intervene quickly and safely to pause, stop, or reset robots when needed.
- Document logs, sensor output, video, and reproduction steps for incident escalation.
- Perform minor robot maintenance, including cabling, sensor swaps, fasteners, and basic component replacement.
- Execute robot swap procedures, validate spare units, and return robots to production readiness.
- Maintain accurate records of robot health, incidents, maintenance actions, and fleet status.
- Translate field observations into clear priorities for robotics software and hardware fixes.
- Identify recurring failure patterns and recommend improvements that reduce downtime.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- employer-paid life and disability insurance
- flexible time off
- generous company wide holidays
- paid parental leave
- an educational assistance program
- commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees
- a company subsidized lunch program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
