Robotics Engineer - AMR

Optimal; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a Robotic Lab Technician to maintain lab readiness, manage robotic systems, and support teleoperation-enabled workflows in a fast-paced robotics lab environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineers on testing activities. A technical associate degree or equivalent robotics training is required, with experience in lab operations and inventory management.

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.

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.

Skills

Robotics experience

Mechanical aptitude

CAD reading

Teleoperation familiarity

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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