Operator - Data Collection

UMA; Paris; On-site; EUR 4,200 - 8,400; Part time

Job summary

UMA is seeking an Operator - Data Collection in Paris for part-time shifts. You will remotely pilot robots, collect and label data, and help engineers refine AI-driven behavior. The role emphasizes precision, reliability, and calm decision-making in live sessions and requires strong communication in English.

On-site training is provided; no prior technical background is needed. This position centers on safe, efficient operation within a collaborative R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Precision and patience in repeating movements without drift.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and focus required.
• Reliability – punctual and consistent in shifts.
• Ability to take direct feedback and adjust quickly.
• Good communication skills and curiosity about AI collaboration.
• No technical background required; training provided on site.
• Bonus: experience with time-critical hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Remotely pilot and supervise robots during sessions (2-3 hours).
• Participate in data collection and labeling to improve AI models.
• Ensure precise robot actions via visual monitoring and adjustments.
• Perform visual quality control and movement adjustments.
• Share operational insights with engineers to refine behavior.
• Follow safety procedures around live hardware without exception.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Reliability

Communication skills

Curiosity about AI

Coachability

Patience

Attention to detail

Job description

Your Mission

As an Operator - Data Collection, you’ll work closely with our R&D and engineering teams to operate and supervise robots during tests and live sessions. You’ll help our robots perform tasks accurately and safely, and provide valuable feedback that directly influences their development.

Key responsibilities :

• Remotely pilot and supervise robots during operational sessions (2-3 hours)
• Participate in data collection and labeling tasks to enhance AI model performance
• Ensure smooth and precise robot actions through visual monitoring and movement adjustment
• Visual quality control and movement adjustment
• Share operational insights with engineers to help refine behavior and performance
• Follow safety and standard operating procedures around live hardware, without exception

What You Bring To The Table

• Precision and patience. This work rewards people who can repeat a careful movement hundreds of times without drifting.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and focus
• Reliability. You show up for your shifts, on time. Consistency is the product here.
• The ability to take direct feedback and adjust immediately, without ego
• Good communication skills
• Curiosity about AI and human-robot collaboration
• No technical background required. We train you on site. Curiosity and coachability count for much more.
• Bonus: anything where your hands had to be accurate under time pressure, logistics, order prep, inventory, lab work, professional kitchens, crafts, a musical instrument, competitive gaming
• Language : English
• Details : Position based in central Paris, FR part time contract (25/30 h a week)