Robotics Lab Engineer — Electro-Mechanical Verification

Randstad Digital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a hands-on Lab Engineer to support next‑generation robotics systems. You will own and operate key test environments, maintain prototype hardware uptime, and perform critical electro‑mechanical verification testing as the System Verification and Validation team scales new lab facilities.

This contract role offers 8am–5pm work hours in a lab setting with a focus on equipment maintenance, repairs, calibration, and documented test results to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline).
• 5 years of experience in a technical lab, robotics, electro‑mechanical, or automation setting.
• Strong background in diagnosing and troubleshooting electro‑mechanical systems, control systems (PLC, I/O), and hardware test rigs.
• Proven ability to safely operate equipment following safety protocols (LOTO, safety interlocks).
• Ability to interpret complex engineering documentation, schematics, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot test environments, control systems, and specialized lab equipment to ensure high test availability.
• Perform physical robot repairs, hardware reworks, and prototype fabrication to keep testing on schedule.
• Set up, calibrate, and execute tests using optical motion capture systems, force plates, and automated test fixtures.
• Interpret CAD models, electrical schematics, and SOPs to build test setups and evaluate subsystem performance.
• Document findings by producing detailed test reports, work instructions, and continuous improvement SOPs.

Skills

automation scripts

C programming

CAD drawings

motion capture

data analysis

test fixtures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Randstad Digital in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a hands-on Lab Engineer to support next‑generation robotics systems. You will own and operate key test environments, maintain prototype hardware uptime, and perform critical electro‑mechanical verification testing as the System Verification and Validation team scales new lab facilities.

This contract role offers 8am–5pm work hours in a lab setting with a focus on equipment maintenance, repairs, calibration, and documented test results to ensure