Robotics Lab Support Engineer

Centraprise Corp; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise Corp in Mountain View, CA is seeking a teleoperation technician to operate robotic arms and mobile robots, perform precise manipulation for assembly and data collection, and annotate data for AI training pipelines.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and hands-on experience with robotics systems. Candidates should have an associate/bachelor in robotics or CS or equivalent, basic scripting skills, and comfort with data labeling and troubleshooting in lab environments.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic familiarity with Git, Bash and Python
• Familiarity with robotic systems, kinematics, and control principles.
• Experience with teleoperation platforms.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
• Ability to perform fine motor and repetitive hand/arm movements for prolonged periods while operating teleoperation interfaces. This is a physical job, not a desk job.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and maintain attention to detail.
• Prior work in robotics labs, industrial automation, or VR environments.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in industrial or lab settings.
• Comfort with data annotation tools and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic arms and mobile robots via teleoperation interfaces.
• Execute precise manipulation tasks for assembly, material handling, and data collection.
• Monitor robot performance and ensure safety, accuracy, and responsiveness during sessions.
• Capture and annotate teleoperation data for AI training pipelines.
• Perform basic setup, calibration, and maintenance of teleoperation hardware.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize control systems.
• Provide feedback on UI/UX for operator experience improvements.
• Maintain operational logs and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Robotics fundamentals

Teleoperation

Data annotation

Safety procedures

Laboratory skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Related field

Tools

Git

Bash

Python

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic familiarity with Git, Bash and Python
• Familiarity with robotic systems, kinematics, and control principles.
• Experience with teleoperation platforms.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
• Ability to perform fine motor and repetitive hand/arm movements for prolonged periods while operating teleoperation interfaces. This is a physical job, not a desk job.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and maintain attention to detail.
• Prior work in robotics labs, industrial automation, or VR environments.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in industrial or lab settings.
• Comfort with data annotation tools and basic troubleshooting.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate robotic arms and mobile robots via teleoperation interfaces.
• Execute precise manipulation tasks for assembly, material handling, and data collection.
• Monitor robot performance and ensure safety, accuracy, and responsiveness during sessions.
• Capture and annotate teleoperation data for AI training pipelines.
• Perform basic setup, calibration, and maintenance of teleoperation hardware.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers to troubleshoot issues and optimize control systems.
• Provide feedback on UI/UX for operator experience improvements.
• Maintain operational logs and adhere to safety protocols.