Robotics Test & Debug Engineer

Tutor Intelligence • Watertown, MA

1d • $120,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Intelligence is hiring a Robotics Test & Debug Engineer to ensure every Sonny V2 semi-humanoid robot leaving its Watertown factory works as production ramps toward 18 robots per day. The engineer will serve as the production team's first line of defense, diagnosing failed robots and subassemblies to root cause and resolving floor issues, while escalating design problems with clear data. The role also builds test platforms to identify failures early, including bench fixtures, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, and an automated factory acceptance test for every robot before shipment. Test sequences will be automated in Python, with results logged to ION and Atlas. Recurring failures should be converted into new tests and process fixes.

The position is full-time, exempt, and on-site in Watertown, Massachusetts. The salary range is $120,000–$190,000 per year, with final pay based on experience and skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Hands-on root-cause debugging experience with robots or electromechanical systems.
• Experience building test fixtures, bench rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop systems used by others.
• Python skills for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong electrical skills, including schematics, oscilloscopes, meters, and CAN.
• Comfort working on a production floor alongside technicians.

Nice To Haves

• Experience bringing a new robot or hardware product into production.
• Experience with humanoid robots, mobile robots, or robot arms.
• Embedded firmware or Linux experience.
• MES/PLM experience, such as ION or similar systems.
• Daily use of AI tools such as Claude to build tools and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Debug failing robots and subassemblies to identify root causes.
• Resolve production-floor issues quickly and escalate design problems with clear supporting data.
• Design subassembly test fixtures and hardware-in-the-loop test rigs.
• Build an end-of-line factory acceptance test that every Sonny robot passes before shipment.
• Write Python test automation sequences and log results to ION and Atlas.
• Turn recurring failures into new tests and process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level