Robotics Lab Operations & Inventory Specialist

Dexmate Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexmate Inc. in Fremont, CA, is hiring to build and run the physical operations layer for our robotics platform.

You’ll own inventory, lab operations, and customer shipping, from sourcing parts to getting finished robots out the door. This hands-on role lives on the floor, in the lab, and at the loading dock, with responsibilities spanning 5S, ESD compliance, and end-to-end logistics, including international freight coordination and export documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hardware lab operations, materials management, or logistics in hardware/robotics.
• Direct experience with inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.
• Built or meaningfully improved an inventory system, not just operated one.
• Comfortable around engineering hardware; can read a BOM and handle prototypes.
• High bar for organization and accuracy; able to enforce standards and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design and run end-to-end inventory system including part numbering, bin scheme, receiving, put-away, cycle counts.
• Own inventory accuracy across labs and warehouses; set accuracy targets.
• Kit parts for robot builds and ensure timely delivery to benches.
• Manage consumables and reorder points: fasteners, cabling, PPE, ESD supplies.
• Track tools and lab equipment; calibration schedules and preventive maintenance.
• Set lab organization standards: 5S, labeled storage, bench discipline, clean-as-you-go.
• Ensure ESD compliance and lab safety practices.
• Handle lithium-ion battery hazmat storage per safety rules.
• Support lab buildouts: benches, test stations, equipment installs.
• Own outbound robot shipments end to end; domestic and international.
• Design and source crating/packaging with shock indicators; reusable vs one-way.
• Manage freight forwarders and carriers; quote/book LTL, FTL, and air freight; Incoterms.
• Prepare export documentation: commercial invoices, packing lists, HS classification, certificates of origin.
• Maintain serial-number-level tracking and as-shipped configuration records.
• Handle cargo insurance and damage claims.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound with our Seoul office.

Skills

Hardware logistics

Inventory management

Lab operations

Hazmat awareness

Job description

Dexmate Inc. in Fremont, CA, is hiring to build and run the physical operations layer for our robotics platform.

You’ll own inventory, lab operations, and customer shipping, from sourcing parts to getting finished robots out the door. This hands-on role lives on the floor, in the lab, and at the loading dock, with responsibilities spanning 5S, ESD compliance, and end-to-end logistics, including international freight coordination and export documentation.