Test Engineer

Exol•Wilmington, MA

30d•$82,000 - $113,300•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking an Advanced Robotics Test Engineer, Mechatronics to join their Robotics Test Engineering team within the Hardware Engineering organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, functionality, and readiness of Symbotic’s robotic systems. The engineer will execute system-level and subsystem testing for mobile robot platforms, focusing on mechanical durability, sensor validation, controls behavior, and software performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in robotics testing, mechatronics, validation engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
Hands-on experience with mechanical durability testing, life-cycle validation, fatigue analysis, and failure investigation methods.
Knowledge of quality and manufacturing metrology, GD&T, and structured verification & validation (V&V) test development.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA for design review, fixture development, and mechanical support work.
Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, data logging, and test workflow efficiency.
Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to translate test findings into clear engineering actions.

Responsibilities

Execute and continuously improve test plans for system-level and subsystem Design Verification Testing (DVT), supporting planning, execution, reporting, and engineering feedback loops.
Perform mechanical durability, life-cycle, and fatigue testing of robot components and assemblies to validate long-term performance.
Conduct physical teardowns, inspections, and failure analysis of mechanical parts and integrated robotic systems to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Design, build, and maintain mechanical test rigs, fixtures, and tooling to support sustainment and validation programs.
Validate sensor, controls, and software behavior at the robot system level using Python-based automation, scripting, and data acquisition tools.
Maintain clear test documentation, summarize findings, and communicate actionable recommendations to cross-functional engineering stakeholders.
Support ongoing sustainment efforts for released products and collaborate closely with BOT Hardware teams to improve future designs.