Electromechanical Test Engineer - Robotics Hardware

RAI Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robotics and AI Institute seeks an experienced engineer to bring electromechanical subsystems to life across hardware, embedded software, controls and research teams. You will assemble, test, and validate subsystems, turning measurements into improved models and control strategies.

You will design test benches, measure torque, speed, current, and thermal behavior, and work with researchers to evaluate control approaches on hardware. Collaboration across disciplines is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on electromechanical bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors, and basic controls.
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Proficiency with Python or MATLAB for testing and analysis.
• Ability to turn incomplete requirements into test plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers to establish system requirements.
• Assemble, integrate, and debug subsystems across teams.
• Design and operate instrumented test benches and fixtures.
• Characterize torque, speed, current, and thermal behavior; validate models.
• Plan and execute subsystem verification with clear acceptance criteria.
• Automate test execution and data analysis; ensure measurement quality.
• Document setups and lead integration reviews.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Test scripting

Team communication

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

CAN

EtherCAT

Ethernet

3D CAD

Job description

The Robotics and AI Institute seeks an experienced engineer to bring electromechanical subsystems to life across hardware, embedded software, controls and research teams. You will assemble, test, and validate subsystems, turning measurements into improved models and control strategies.

You will design test benches, measure torque, speed, current, and thermal behavior, and work with researchers to evaluate control approaches on hardware. Collaboration across disciplines is essential.