Jan 2026 Robotics Quality Engineer

Matic•Mountain View, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Engineer at Matic, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that our autonomous home robots meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Based in Mountain View, California, you’ll work closely with our production, engineering, and product teams to design and implement quality control processes that uphold Matic’s commitment to delivering elegant and dependable robotic solutions. This full-time role offers the chance to shape the quality framework of a fast-growing startup, directly impacting the experience of families who rely on our products. Matic’s hardware team is meticulous, collaborative, and driven by a passion for robotics excellence. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on solving complex challenges, and are excited to ensure our Wall-E-esque robots exceed expectations, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of quality control methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, SPC) and testing techniques.
Analytical mindset with experience in root cause analysis, failure mode analysis (FMEA), and data-driven decision-making.
Proficiency with tools like statistical software, CAD, or quality management systems; familiarity with robotics hardware or software is a plus.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, balancing technical expertise with clear communication.
Proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering flawless products.
Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2+ years of experience in hardware engineering, ideally in consumer electronics, robotics, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and perform quality assurance processes to evaluate the performance, durability, and safety of Matic’s robotic products.
Conduct root cause analysis on defects or failures, collaborating with engineering teams to design effective solutions and prevent recurrence.
Design and execute testing protocols, including functional, stress, and environmental tests, to validate product reliability.
Serve as the primary owner of Non-Conforming Inventory (NCI), including tracking, segregation, disposition, rework, and reuse activities.
Conduct root cause analysis for NCI issues and drive corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Work closely with Production to implement and maintain the NCI counting and reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and process compliance.
Monitor production processes to identify quality risks, recommending improvements to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Establish and maintain quality metrics, tracking performance data to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and design.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, adapting processes to meet evolving requirements.
Work cross-functionally to integrate quality checkpoints into hardware and software development lifecycles.
Document quality procedures, creating clear guidelines and training materials for production teams to follow.