Hardware Test & Validation Engineer

Lab37; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

8 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time

Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary vacation days

Job summary

Lab37 Robotics is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design, execute, and automate tests for our systems in real kitchen environments. You will translate food safety standards and best practices into clear test requirements, build fixtures, and instrument systems with environmental sensors to validate reliability and durability.

You’ll create automated data logging for temperature and humidity, perform lifecycle testing, and drive design improvements with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years in hardware/product validation or test engineering (or equivalent hands‑on experience) with proven fixture building and lab skills.
• Hands‑on with Raspberry Pi/Arduino or similar, integrating temperature/humidity and related sensors.
• Experience designing and executing environmental and lifecycle tests (thermal/humidity, ingress/cleaning exposure, durability).

Responsibilities

• Convert food safety and regulatory requirements into testable specifications, acceptance criteria, and traceable test plans/protocols.
• Design and build test fixtures/rigs using Raspberry Pi/Arduino (or similar) for sensor logging, control, and automation.
• Execute environmental, thermal, humidity, ingress, cleaning/chemical exposure, wear/abrasion, and lifecycle/MTBF tests; analyze results and document findings.
• Develop automated data-logging and reporting for temperature/humidity profiles, duty cycles, etc.
• Run component and subsystem endurance testing (motors, augers, valves, seals, electronics) to characterize failure modes and recommend design or supplier changes.
• Partner with engineering and supply chain to resolve issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Maintain lab safety, calibration, and test asset management; publish test reports.

Skills

Hardware test engineering

Fixture building

Lab automation

Regression testing

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Sensor integration

Job description

Who we are

At Lab37 we hire builders, people who are wired to create, troubleshoot, and improve systems as a default behavior, not just a job description. The signal we look for is genuine craft: candidates who can explain why they prefer certain tools, processes, or technologies because they’ve used them enough to develop informed opinions, not borrowed ones. Just as important, we hire for humility and learning velocity—people who actively seek feedback, take input without ego, and can pivot quickly when new information or a better idea emerges. We want teammates who treat iteration as a strength: change isn’t a threat, it’s how better products get built.

We prioritize exceptional individual contributors and keep the organization “maker-led”: management is not a separate career track, it’s an earned responsibility. The strongest makers become team leads because they set the standard, mentor others, and still stay close to the work. Culturally, we don’t tolerate hierarchy-by-distance, no task is beneath anyone, and leadership means doing whatever the team needs, especially the unglamorous work. This creates a high-trust, high-ownership environment where people collaborate naturally, learn fast, and want to keep coming back because they’re building alongside a crew that raises their game.

What you’ll do

As a Hardware Test Engineer at Lab37 Robotics, you will design, execute, and automate tests that prove out our system per NSF requirements and are reliable, and durable in real kitchens. You’ll translate food safety standard and operational best practices into clear test requirements, build fixtures and rigs (often with Raspberry Pi/Arduino or similar), and instrument systems with temperature, humidity, and other environmental sensors. Your work will uncover failure modes, validate component lifecycles, and drive design improvements that elevate product quality and guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Convert food safety and regulatory requirements into testable specifications, acceptance criteria, and traceable test plans/protocols.
• Design and build test fixtures/rigs using Raspberry Pi/Arduino (or similar) for sensor logging, control, and automation.
• Execute environmental, thermal, humidity, ingress, cleaning/chemical exposure, wear/abrasion, and lifecycle/MTBF tests; analyze results and document findings.
• Develop automated data-logging and reporting for temperature/humidity profiles, duty cycles, etc.
• Run component and subsystem endurance testing (motors, augers, valves, seals, electronics) to characterize failure modes and recommend design or supplier changes.
• Partner with engineering and supply chain to resolve issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Maintain lab safety, calibration, and test asset management; publish test reports.

What we’re looking for

• 3 years in hardware/product validation or test engineering (or equivalent hands‑on experience) with proven fixture building and lab skills.
• Hands‑on with Raspberry Pi/Arduino or similar, integrating temperature/humidity and related sensors.
• Experience designing and executing environmental and lifecycle tests (thermal/humidity, ingress/cleaning exposure, durability).

What else you need to know

Our work environment is fast‑paced and dynamic, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fulfilling work. We believe that a stimulating and enjoyable workplace is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. At Lab37 Robotics, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of food production, and we are committed to supporting our employees’ growth and success. We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match.

Join us at Lab37 Robotics and be a part of a forward‑thinking company that’s transforming the way the world approaches food production.

The base salary range for this role is$120,000 – $170,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).

• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).

• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.

• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.

• Pet insurance discount.

• 401(k).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).

• Time Off policies:

• Discretionary vacation days

• 8 paid holidays per year

• Paid sick time

• Paid Bereavement leave

• Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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