Robotics Data Collection Lead

Welocalize, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. seeks a contractor to lead on-site robotics data collection pilot in Palo Alto. You will coach operators, ensure SOP adherence, safety, and troubleshoot execution while coordinating with client stakeholders. Start ASAP for a 2-week pilot with potential extension.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership of teleoperation and HRI data tasks, without staffing or inventory management duties. On-site work is required.

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 escalate 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

Job description

Project Details

• Location: Palo Alto, CA — 100% onsite
• Type: Contract
• Schedule: Full-time; 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
• Duration: Minimum 2-week pilot; potential extensionthrough year-end and beyond
• Start: ASAP
• Compensation: US$50/hour
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Overview

• Lead onsite execution for the robotics data collection pilot with I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. Coach operators, ensure SOP adherence and safety, troubleshoot execution issues, and coordinate with client stakeholders. Note: this role does not own staffing schedules or inventory management.

Key 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 escalat 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.

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.