Onsite Robotics Lead – Data Collection Pilot

Welo Global; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Global is hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for a robotics data collection pilot in Palo Alto, CA. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety and quality, and serve as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

Role excludes staffing or inventory management and is a contract, full-time on-site position with an expected start ASAP. Compensation is $50/hour with compliance to US work authorization rules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
• Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and elevate issues appropriately.
• Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers; communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
• Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
• Utilize client-provided equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

Skills

Robotic teleoperation

HRI data collection

Team leadership

Job description

Welo Global is hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for a robotics data collection pilot in Palo Alto, CA. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety and quality, and serve as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

Role excludes staffing or inventory management and is a contract, full-time on-site position with an expected start ASAP. Compensation is $50/hour with compliance to US work authorization rules.