Manufacturing Test Engineer Co-Op

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

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Test Engineering Co-Op to design, document, and deploy test equipment for in-line and end-of-line production testing of advanced robots. You will work with a peer group of Manufacturing Test Engineers and a senior mentor to ensure a strong learning experience over a 6-month term.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, data analysis, and collaboration with operations and engineering to improve test processes and product quality. Schedule is 40 hours/week for six months.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, Robotics, Mechanical Eng or related field.
• Familiarity with test software development using Python in Windows or Linux environments.
• Experience with hardware testing and debugging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, document, and run test sets on electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and analyze failures on the production floor to improve designs and supplier quality.
• Collect, analyze, and present test data to operations and engineering stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Support station duplication, maintenance, and deployments for repair and service teams.

Skills

Python

C++

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Data analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Arena

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.