Test Engineer - Robotics
About The Position
HDT builds robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. This role is responsible for developing and executing test plans, procedures, and protocols for complex electromechanical systems such as robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles. The position involves developing requirements, selecting test equipment, and providing ongoing support and improvements throughout product development, production, and testing. The engineer will conduct testing of robotic machines using their embedded control software systems, troubleshoot devices spanning mechanical, electrical, and control system domains, and lead robot testing projects of moderate to high complexity in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment. Additionally, the role assists in the fabrication, troubleshooting, testing, and warranty service of prototypes in close collaboration with sales, quality, manufacturing, service, and engineering groups.
Requirements
- Broad understanding of electromechanical systems.
- Good troubleshooting and hands-on skills (electro-mechanical assembly, etc.).
- Familiarity with shop tools (wrenches, drivers, cutting tools, etc.).
- Familiarity with instrumentation & tools required for test, debug, and integration of electro-mechanical systems (oscilloscope, multi-meter, etc.).
- Experience collecting, analyzing and reporting data through technical documentation (Excel).
- Able to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company.
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office). With a focus on Microsoft Excel.
- BS, or MS Computer, Software, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 5 years’ experience.
Nice To Haves
- Data analysis (Excel).
- Ability to use shop tools.
- Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
- Familiar with industry test protocols such as MIL-STD 810 and 461.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols for complex electromechanical systems.
- Develop requirements and select test equipment.
- Provide ongoing support and improvements in product development, production, and testing.
- Conduct testing of robotic machines utilizing their embedded control software systems.
- Troubleshoot devices that span mechanical, electrical, and control system domains.
- Lead robot testing projects of moderate to high complexity.
- Work in a highly-collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Assist in fabrication, troubleshooting, testing, and warranty service of prototypes.
- Collaborate with sales, quality, manufacturing, service personnel, and engineering groups.
- Familiarity with instrumentation & tools, such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and force and acceleration sensors required for testing, debugging, and integration of electromechanical systems.
- Experience creating test plans/procedures/protocols.
- Experience in the creation of technical documentation.
- Communicate with technicians, engineers, vendors, customers.
- Manage assigned time-based projects and deliver within scope requirements.
- Process manufacturing data and generate test reports.
- Support other projects and perform duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
