Robotics Lab Engineer II - Prototyping & Testing

ALTEN; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Lab Engineer II to advance prototype development across robotics and automation environments. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, perform hardware rework, and validate subsystems using motion capture and lab instrumentation.

You’ll deliver high-quality test reports, work instructions, and learnings while driving improvements in lab operations as new spaces come online. A STEM degree and 5+ years in technical labs are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or engineering.
• 5+ years in a technical lab, robotics, electro‑mechanical, or automation environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and maintaining electro‑mechanical systems, control systems (e.g., PLC, I/O).
• Experience completing hardware rework and repair, prototype testing.
• Experience managing lab operations such as materials stocking, test fixture assembly/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, fixtures, and lab equipment to ensure high availability for prototype development.
• Perform robot repairs and hardware rework to maintain test readiness and diagnose root causes.
• Build, test, analyze, and validate robotic prototypes using motion capture systems and lab instrumentation.
• Deliver high-quality engineering artifacts including test reports, work instructions, and lessons‑learned documents.
• Assess lab operations and lead initiatives that improve workflows as new lab spaces come online.

Skills

Python

C++

Lab management

Robotics

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OptiTrack

Vicon

Motion capture systems

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Lab Engineer II to advance prototype development across robotics and automation environments. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, perform hardware rework, and validate subsystems using motion capture and lab instrumentation.

You’ll deliver high-quality test reports, work instructions, and learnings while driving improvements in lab operations as new spaces come online. A STEM degree and 5+ years in technical labs are required.