Robot Operations Engineer

Verne Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Verne Robotics in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Robot Operations Engineer to operate bimanual robots in R&D environments and collect high-quality data that underpins autonomous real-world task performance.

You will assemble, test, and validate engineering systems, maintain detailed workflow records, and follow strict safety guidelines. This part-time role offers 30–40 hours weekly with an hourly pay range of $25–$35.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, including the confidence to raise questions or flag inconsistencies.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and validate engineering systems.
• Accurately collect data consistent with a high internal quality bar.
• Maintain clear records of completed workflows and label data using internal tooling.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines in the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Follow instructions

Reliability

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related field

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for a Robot Operations Engineer who is passionate about robotics. This is a hands-on role where you will operate bimanual robots in R&D environments. You will follow structured procedures to collect high-quality robot data. This data is foundational to creating robots that perform tasks autonomously in the real world.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and validate engineering systems.
• Accurately collect data consistent with a high internal quality bar.
• Maintain clear records of completed workflows and label data using internal tooling.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines in the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, including the confidence to raise questions or flag inconsistencies.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus.
• Passion for robotics.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly range: $25–$35.
• Expect to work 30–40 hours per week; this is a part-time role.