R&D Test Technician

The Planet Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative robotics manufacturer is seeking an R&D Test Technician for a 6-month onsite contract role in Waltham, MA. The technician will focus on testing mechanical and electromechanical systems, requiring skills in reading technical schematics and operating test equipment. This role offers a competitive hourly pay, opportunities for growth, and benefits including free lunch and happy hour Fridays.

Benefits

Free lunch

Parking

Happy hour Fridays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience testing mechanical or electromechanical systems required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in testing and troubleshooting of actuators and electro-mechanical subassemblies.
• Log test results, track failures, and document observations.
• Work closely with engineers to investigate root causes.

Skills

Testing mechanical systems

Testing electromechanical systems

Data logging

Reading electrical schematics

Debugging mechanical issues

Debugging electrical issues

Tools

Google Sheets

JIRA

Job description

This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from The Planet Group

Dynamic Robotics Manufacturer seeks a R&D Test Technician for an onsite 6-month contract with possible extensions. This requires expertise in testing mechanical or electromechanical systems within a lab or R&D setting. Individual must have the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics and have familiarity with testing instrumentation and logging data within various tracking tools. Individual will operate and monitor actuator and subassembly test stands while following detailed test procedures. This person will log test results, track failures while documenting observations and should have expertise within these areas. This person must also have expertise in debugging mechanical and electrical issues while escalating as needed. Opportunity offers a contract working for an innovative tech organization that provides free lunch, parking, and happy hour Fridays, just west of Boston. US Citizen and Green Card work authorization are required. Individual will be eligible to work as W2 Consultant with or without benefits. No 3rd party inquiries please.

Requirements

• Ability to work as W2 employee, meaning no 1099 consultants.
• 1+ years testing mechanical or electromechanical systems within the lab or an R&D setting.
• The ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation and data logging tools.
• Expertise with testing actuators, motion systems, root cause analysis and failure investigations, as well as a history working within high-voltage systems are all a plus but not required.
• Expertise in Google Sheets, JIRA and test documentation workflows are also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serving within a team to support the operations, testing and troubleshooting of actuators and electro-mechanical subassemblies for humanoid robots.
• Working hands-on to run test stands, capture data, and investigate issues across mechanical, electrical and software domains.
• Own test activities while following through on root cause investigations within a fast-paced, evolving R&D environment.
• Logging test results, tracking failures and documenting observations in tracking tools to include JIRA.
• Performing basic debugging of mechanical/electrical issues while escalating as needed.
• Working closely with engineers in support of root cause investigations and re-test efforts.
• Maintaining test equipment and fixtures.
• Assisting in the setup and establishment of test hardware and updated test flows.
• Supporting traceability and documentation of tested parts.
• 6-month contract with potential extension or conversion into permanent.
• Affiliation with an innovative and esteemed organization.
• W2 pay rate with or without benefits.

At The Planet Group, we connect Technology experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

• Industries

  Robotics Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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401(k)

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