Manufacturing Test Engineer Co-Op

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineering Co-Op to design, document, and deploy test equipment for in-line and end-of-line production. You will work with Manufacturing Test Engineers and the Technical Operations team to deploy tests, software, and procedures.

A senior mentor will guide your project and ensure a strong learning experience throughout the term. Duration: 6 months. Schedule: 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with test software development using Python in Windows or Linux environments.
• In progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and run test sets to validate electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on the production floor to improve designs and supplier quality.
• Collect, analyze, and present test performance data to operations and engineering stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

C++

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Data analysis

Visualization

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Arena (PLM)

Job description

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. We embody cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence in advanced robotics, quickly moving from the research lab into increasingly impactful roles across industrial spaces.

The Manufacturing Test Engineering team seeks a Test Engineering Co-Op to design, document and deploy test equipment to build some of the most capable and amazing robots.

This role provides hands-on design and technical support to a peer group of Manufacturing Test Engineers. You will work alongside the Technical Operations team to deploy test equipment, software, and procedures for both in-line and end-of-line production testing.

You will be paired with a senior mentor to guide your project work and ensure a strong learning experience throughout your term.

Logistics

Duration: 6 months Schedule: 40 hours per week

How you will make an impact

Working within a team of engineers to design, construct, document, and run test sets on electromechanical parts and assemblies. Conduct troubleshooting and failure analysis efforts on the production floor to improve engineering and assemblies design as well as supplier quality. Collect, analyze, and present test performance data to both operations and engineering stakeholders for continuous improvement. Support station duplication, maintenance, and deployments for repair and service teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with test software development using programming languages such as Python in both Windows or Linux environments.
• In progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Solid mechatronics fundamentals with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs or subsystem test stands used for hardware and software validation.
• Experience in the test and debugging of complex electromechanical systems.
• General experience in firmware, automation, and controls, utilizing software tools including Python, C++, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino.
• Data analysis and visualization.
• Experience working with manufacturing team members to create test plans and procedures for complex electromechanical assemblies on final assembly lines.
• Experience working with software and control teams in robotics manufacturing test development.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and/or six sigma.
• Familiarity with using a PLM (e.g. Arena).

The pay range for this position is between $32 to $37 per hour. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.