Robotics Engineer

Optimal Staffing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Staffing seeks a detail-oriented Robotic Lab Technician to support robotics lab operations, maintenance of robotic systems, inventory management, safety, and teleoperation-enabled workflows.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, collaboration with engineers, and adherence to safety-critical procedures in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical cert in robotics, mechatronics, or engineering tech.
• Experience with robotic, electromechanical, or automated systems.
• Familiar with lab safety protocols and equipment handling.
• Comfortable following structured procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
• Some exposure to teleoperation systems or remote robot control.
• Hands-on mechanical work experience and ability to read CAD/layout drawings.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and asset management.
• Prior robotics labs, manufacturing, or automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage robotic inventory, including tracking hardware, parts, tools, and equipment.
• Assemble, reconfigure, and disassemble robotic systems and test setups.
• Support daily lab operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Maintain and enforce lab safety standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with robot setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
• Support teleoperation activities, including system setup and monitoring.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers and operators during testing and data collection.
• Maintain operational logs and adhere to established safety protocols.
• Perform basic electrical wiring, cable routing/management, and routine power/system checks.

Skills

Robotics

Mechatronics

Lab safety

CAD

Inventory management

Electrical wiring

Teleoperation

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical cert in Robotics/Mechatronics/Engineering Tech

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Robotic Lab Technician to support our growing robotics laboratory operations. In this role, you will work directly with maintaining and bringing up robotic systems, inventory management, safety operations, and teleoperation-enabled workflows.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a lab environment, has strong mechanical aptitude, and demonstrates discipline in safety-critical operations. You should enjoy working with hardware, collaborating with engineers, and supporting the day-to-day execution of robotics development and testing activities.

As a Robotic Lab Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining lab readiness, enabling safe experimentation, and supporting teleoperation-backed robotics programs that contribute to OEM's broader AI and automation strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage robotic inventory, including tracking hardware, parts, tools, and equipment
• Assemble, reconfigure, and disassemble robotic systems and test setups
• Support daily lab operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and readiness
• Maintain and enforce lab safety standards, procedures, and documentation
• Assist with robot setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting
• Support teleoperation activities, including system setup and monitoring
• Collaborate with robotics engineers and operators during testing and data collection
• Maintain operational logs and adhere to established safety protocols
• Perform basic electrical wiring, cable routing/management, and routine power and system checks.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience working with robotic, electromechanical, or automated systems
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and equipment handling
• Comfortable following structured procedures and maintaining attention to detail
• Some experience or exposure to teleoperation systems or remote robot control
• Ability to perform hands-on mechanical work, including repetitive tasks
• Ability to read and understand CAD & Layout Drawings
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and asset management
• Interpret CAD files and layout drawings to support assembly & setup.
• Prior experience in robotics labs, manufacturing, or industrial automation environments preferred