Robotics Lab Operations Lead – Field Tests & Safety

PERSOL OUTSOURCING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL OUTSOURCING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Robotics Lab Operations Lead to oversee a multi-robotics test lab in Singapore.

You will manage day-to-day lab operations, field testing activities, and coordination with engineering, safety, and logistics teams to ensure readiness and compliance. You will lead safety programs, SOPs, and asset maintenance for drones, mobile robots, and related equipment, while coordinating overseas deployments and early-morning or late-night field

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Operations Management, Safety Management, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with drones, mobile robots, or similar technical equipment.
• Experience managing safety compliance, field operations, or hardware-based projects.
• Familiar with Li-ion/LiPo batteries, workshop tools, and basic mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
• Able to work independently in an on-site environment and lead operational activities.
• Willing to support occasional early morning, late-night, or overseas field operations.
• Experience with robotics lab setup, ROS/ROS2, international logistics, or Safety Management Systems (SMS) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a multi-robotics test lab, including drones, quadrupeds, and humanoid robots
• Lead safety, regulatory compliance, and enforce SOPs for lab and field testing activities
• Manage lab setup, infrastructure, equipment inventory, and asset maintenance
• Coordinate field tests, logistics, transportation, permits, and overseas deployments
• Perform basic diagnostics, maintenance, and readiness checks on robotics equipment
• Work closely with engineering, safety, legal, facilities, and external regulatory stakeholders
• Provide operational leadership during field trials and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Monitor fleet readiness, operational risks, and report status to management

Skills

Robotics hardware handling

Drones and mobile robots

Safety management

ROS/ROS2 familiarity

Logistics coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Mechatronics/Operations Management/Safety Management

Job description

PERSOL OUTSOURCING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Robotics Lab Operations Lead to oversee a multi-robotics test lab in Singapore.

You will manage day-to-day lab operations, field testing activities, and coordination with engineering, safety, and logistics teams to ensure readiness and compliance. You will lead safety programs, SOPs, and asset maintenance for drones, mobile robots, and related equipment, while coordinating overseas deployments and early-morning or late-night field