Robotics Test Engineer

Premier Global Links•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an early-career Systems Test Engineer for an innovative technology company developing AI-powered robotics and automation systems for life sciences research. The role supports the safe, consistent, and efficient operation of robotic equipment used in automated scientific experiments. The engineer will operate and test robotics and laboratory equipment, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, support validation, document findings, and work with engineering and science teams to improve reliability and laboratory automation workflows. This is a full-time, on-site position in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Relocation assistance is not offered. The employer is open to considering eligible visa transfers, including active and transferable OPT and H-1B status; work authorization and transfer eligibility will be evaluated during the hiring process.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience in systems testing, engineering, robotics, automation, or a related technical field.
Strong interest in robotics, automated systems, and hardware/software integration.
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to monitor equipment performance and investigate technical issues.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and scientific teams.
Comfortable working in an on-site laboratory and technical environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to robotics, laboratory automation, or automated scientific equipment.
Familiarity with liquid handling systems, magnetic particle processors, or plate-based workstations.
Experience using monitoring dashboards, alerting systems, or log analysis tools.
Understanding of hardware testing, system maintenance, or equipment reliability.
Interest in artificial intelligence, life sciences, and laboratory automation.

Responsibilities

Operate, test, and monitor robotic automation systems and laboratory equipment.
Run and oversee automated scientific experiments and system workflows.
Monitor equipment performance, system uptime, and operational reliability.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and automation-related issues.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and help identify potential system failures.
Review system logs, monitoring dashboards, and alerts to investigate performance issues.
Support testing and validation of liquid handlers, magnetic particle processors, and plate-based workstations.
Document test results, technical issues, maintenance activities, and system performance.
Collaborate with engineering and science teams to identify improvements and resolve technical challenges.
Help improve system reliability, testing procedures, and laboratory automation workflows.