Hands-On Robotics Test Operator

Shinkei; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinkei in El Segundo, CA seeks a hands-on Test Operations Technician to support robotic platform testing and validation for the fishing industry. You will maintain the test lab, prepare hardware, execute procedures, and troubleshoot issues to keep development on track.

The ideal candidate has electromechanical aptitude, is dependable, and comfortable working near hardware. The role is on-site, with exposure to live fish, wet and physically demanding environments, and occasional travel for field

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on technical experience in a lab, manufacturing, field service, or test environment.
• Strong electromechanical aptitude and comfort working with related tools.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical actuation systems.
• Ability to lift up to 40-50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in wet, cold, and physically demanding environments.
• Comfortable handling live and dead fish, including processing and post-test clean-up.
• Proactive mindset and communication style to ensure prioritization, schedule, and status are mutually understood.
• Comfortable balancing technical testing with the day-to-day operational responsibilities required to support a busy engineering laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage operational responsibilities with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operational readiness of the test laboratory, ensuring equipment, workspaces, and support resources are organized, functional, and ready for testing.
• Own fish operations supporting testing, including intake, storage, inventory tracking, preparation, post-test processing, and disposal.
• Own the readiness and configuration of robotic systems and test fixtures after installation in the test environment, including setup, maintenance, repairs, conversions, and troubleshooting.
• Execute acceptance testing on robotic subassemblies and full systems following engineering-defined test plans.
• Perform hands-on software release testing on physical hardware to verify performance, stability, and safety.
• Troubleshoot test failures, collect clear diagnostic data, and document results for engineering review.
• Assist engineers during experimental development testing and rapid iteration cycles.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the test room, equipment, and supporting facilities to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve laboratory organization, workflows, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Electromechanical aptitude

Hands-on lab experience

Troubleshooting

Tools

Linux command-line

Job description

Shinkei in El Segundo, CA seeks a hands-on Test Operations Technician to support robotic platform testing and validation for the fishing industry. You will maintain the test lab, prepare hardware, execute procedures, and troubleshoot issues to keep development on track.

The ideal candidate has electromechanical aptitude, is dependable, and comfortable working near hardware. The role is on-site, with exposure to live fish, wet and physically demanding environments, and occasional travel for field