About the Role
You will be responsible for running hardware acceptance, functional, and performance testing to validate robot functionality and building the systems you test. This includes precision assembly of actuators, sensors, harnesses, and PCBAs, working closely with engineering teams to transform prototypes into characterized, documented, and repeatable hardware.
Responsibilities
- Execute acceptance, functional-verification, and performance-characterization testing on robotic components and systems using standard and custom equipment.
- Capture test results in test records and quality systems.
- Set up and operate lab instrumentation and custom test fixtures, reporting calibration or maintenance needs.
- Perform precision assembly of electromechanical systems, including actuators, gearboxes, sensors, vision systems, wiring harnesses, and PCBAs, following drawings and instructions.
- Collaborate with engineering to identify and resolve integration issues found during testing and assembly.
- Manage builds from kit preparation through final checkout, maintaining schedules and proactively communicating status, risks, and blockers.
- Conduct inspections and maintain build records, traveler documents, and non-conformance reports for traceability and compliance.
- Adhere to all ESD, lab-safety, and high-voltage/heavy-assembly protocols.
- Streamline test and assembly processes, and develop and refine SOPs and assembly aids.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on testing and building electromechanical systems, robotics hardware, or precision mechatronic assemblies in a lab, prototype, or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies) for functional and acceptance testing.
- Ability to interpret and work from mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly diagrams, and wiring documentation.
- Experience with quality inspection and documentation, including travelers, inspection checklists, and non-conformance reports.
- Working knowledge of ESD handling, lab safety, and safe practices around high-voltage electronics and heavy mechanical assemblies.
Skills
- Testing
- Assembly
- Electromechanical systems
- Robotics hardware
- Precision mechatronics
- Test equipment operation
- Quality inspection
- Documentation
- ESD handling
- Lab safety
- High-voltage electronics safety
- Heavy mechanical assembly safety
- Process improvement
- SOP development
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000-$100,000
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
About the Company
- ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that assists clients in bringing innovative ideas to fruition across various sectors including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, and automotive.
- With over 3,000 experts in North America and as part of the global ALTEN Group (57,000+ engineers in 30 countries), we offer services across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
- We foster a culture where employees are valued, supported, and inspired to grow while tackling challenging engineering projects.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
- Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
