Robotics Hardware Verification Engineer

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabia Solutions & Consulting Inc. seeks a Mechatronics Test Engineer to verify and validate robotics hardware and subsystems. The role involves designing test methods, commissioning benches, selecting instrumentation, and turning data into actionable findings for design decisions.

Candidates with robotics or complex automation experience, including automotive or aerospace, are encouraged to apply. Onsite work in North Reading, MA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Strong verification and validation experience with robotics or complex automation systems, automotive or aerospace experience acceptable.
• Experience developing test methods, verification plans, and/or test fixtures.
• Hands-on experience characterizing and functionally testing mechatronics hardware.
• Experience with HALT, HASS, ALT, and reliability growth methods.
• Experience verifying requirements for actuators, sensors, power systems, electronics, or robotic manipulation systems.
• Experience setting up test benches, instrumentation, and data collection equipment.
• Ability to analyze measurement data and communicate findings via reports.
• Experience collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls disciplines.
• Ability to work onsite in North Reading, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional specifications, test strategies, procedures, and acceptance criteria for hardware/software systems.
• Translate requirements into measurable tests with traceability.
• Design, commission, and operate test benches and fixtures for actuators, sensors, power systems, and robotics.
• Perform characterization and functional testing of mechatronics components and systems.
• Develop hardware reliability programs using HALT, HASS, ALT, and reliability growth methods.
• Select test equipment based on measurement needs and program stage.
• Collect and analyze test data to determine performance metrics and failure modes.
• Investigate test failures and verify corrective actions through follow-up testing.
• Create test reports documenting methods, results, deviations, and recommendations.
• Coordinate equipment, suppliers, and schedules to support milestones.

Skills

Verification & Validation

Test Method Development

Data Analysis

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Onsite Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Inabia Solutions & Consulting Inc. seeks a Mechatronics Test Engineer to verify and validate robotics hardware and subsystems. The role involves designing test methods, commissioning benches, selecting instrumentation, and turning data into actionable findings for design decisions.

Candidates with robotics or complex automation experience, including automotive or aerospace, are encouraged to apply. Onsite work in North Reading, MA is required.