Robot Operator cum Procurement Officer

CORTEX AI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Singapore is hiring full-time Robot Operators cum Procurement Officers. The successful candidates will manage both robotic operations and procurement, capturing valuable data while supporting hardware needs. This role requires strong coordination skills and hands-on experience with robotics. You will work in hybrid settings, ensuring operational excellence while participating actively in the growth of robotics technology.

Benefits

Hands-on access to state-of-the-art robotics technology

Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Physically capable of performing manipulation tasks and wearing a VR headset for extended sessions.
• Ability to work methodically and safely in fast-paced, experimental environments.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical/electrical components to make informed procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic arms to perform manipulation tasks while capturing synchronized robot data.
• Wear a VR headset to perform physical tasks for egocentric data capture.
• Coordinate procurement of hardware, tools, and software licenses needed for robotics R&D.

Skills

Strong hand–eye coordination

Spatial reasoning

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience with robotic arms

Comfortable with tools and sensors

Organizational skills

Tools

VR systems

Teleoperation systems

Job description

Location: Lab / Field Sites, Singapore
Team: Operations & Data Collection
Type: Full-Time

The Role

We’re hiring full-time Robot Operators cum Procurement Officers to power our real-world robotics data operations. You’ll operate at the frontier where AI meets reality — capturing high-value manipulation and interaction data that trains frontier world and robotics models, while also supporting operational excellence through timely procurement of hardware, tools, and software licenses needed for day-to-day robotic development.

You’ll work across two operational modes and an essential procurement function:

Teleoperation Mode

Control robotic arms to perform real-world manipulation tasks while capturing synchronized robot data for embodied AI training.

Egocentric Mode

Wear a VR headset to perform physical tasks for high-fidelity, human-centric data capture.

Procurement & Inventory Support

Coordinate purchasing of mechanical parts, electronics, tools, sensors, software licenses, and other components essential for robotics R&D and data collection.

Between sessions, you’ll also maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot robotic systems and help ensure the lab, tools, and inventory function smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Robot Teleoperation & Data Collection

• Operate robotic arms and grippers through teleoperation systems to perform manipulation tasks (picking, placing, assembling, tool handling, sorting).
• Capture synchronized robot-centric data (joint states, sensor feedback, camera feeds, gripper signals).
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and repeatability across repeated trials and environments.
• Monitor robot behavior, log anomalies, record outcomes, and elevate issues when necessary.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve teleoperation latency, control responsiveness, and data quality.
• Maintain accurate metadata logs for each task and session.

Egocentric Data Collection

• Wear a VR headset to perform diverse real-world tasks from a human perspective.
• Capture egocentric visual and sensor data for pretraining and multimodal datasets.
• Follow standardized scripts and protocols to ensure consistency across trials.
• Review, tag, and annotate recorded data when needed.

Robot Maintenance & Lab Support

• Conduct routine mechanical, electrical, and sensor maintenance.
• Assist with the setup of new robot workcells, including mounting, cabling, calibration, and safety checks.
• Support troubleshooting of hardware, connectivity, and system issues.
• Keep the workspace organized and adhere to safety standards.

Procurement & Inventory Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute purchases of hardware, tools, electronic components, sensors, consumables, and software licenses required for robotics projects.
• Work closely with engineers to understand technical specifications before purchasing.
• Source and compare suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely procurement.
• Maintain inventory of mechanical parts, tools, robot accessories, cables, electronics, etc.
• Track delivery timelines and follow up with vendors to prevent operational delays.
• Maintain organized records of purchases, invoices, warranties, and supplier contacts.
• Assist in forecasting upcoming procurement needs based on ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Ensure all purchased items meet the required standards for robotics R&D and field operations.

Requirements

• Strong hand–eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of performing manipulation tasks and wearing a VR headset for extended sessions.
• Hands‑on experience with robotic arms, teleoperation systems, or automation equipment.
• Comfortable working with tools, sensors, and mechanical fixtures.
• Ability to work methodically and safely in fast‑paced, experimental environments.
• Strong organization skills for managing procurement tasks, inventory, and vendor communication.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical/electrical components to make informed procurement decisions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in robot data collection, motion capture, or human-in-the-loop control.
• Prior experience in procurement, supply chain coordination, or lab operations support.
• Experience reviewing technical datasheets or BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Familiarity with robotics hardware (motors, controllers, sensors, cables, mounts).

Work Environment

• Hybrid of lab-based and onsite workplace operations across industrial, office, and service environments.
• Requires wearing a VR headset for egocentric sessions (a few hours per session).
• Involves handling mechanical and electrical components regularly.

Why Join Cortex

• Work directly on the frontier of physical AI — where human demonstration and robotic intelligence converge.
• Your contribution enables the training of world and robotics foundation models used by top research labs and companies.
• Collaborate with a passionate, high-energy team of engineers and roboticists.
• Hands‑on access to state-of-the-art teleoperation rigs, VR systems, and multi‑sensor robots.

How to Apply

Send your CV and any robotics or VR project videos to [e-mail]