Robotics Data Collection Technician (Onsite, Mountain View)

FocusKPI, Inc.

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 50,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

FocusKPI is seeking a Data Collection Technician with Robots to join one of our clients during a robotics data collection project in Mountain View, CA. This contractor role focuses on collecting, validating, and organizing robotics datasets, including computer vision, teleoperation, and human demonstrations, following experimental protocols.

You will operate robotic hardware, calibrate cameras and sensors, and help set up the data-annotation pipeline.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field; engineering degree is a plus.
3-5 years ideal; 2-3 years teleoperating robots minimum.
Experience with robots (arms and humanoids) and teleoperation systems required.
Experience with robot operation and teleoperation devices.
Camera calibration experience.
ROS/ROS2 knowledge and sensor familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collect robot demonstration and environment survey data using predefined protocols.
Operate robots, grippers, and teleoperation devices.
Set up cameras, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
Ensure synchronization of vision, robot state, and sensor data.
Verify data quality and document experimental conditions.
Organize and maintain datasets with detailed records.
Perform routine hardware inspections and troubleshoot robotics software/hardware.