Robotics Lab Technician: Hands-On Systems & Teleoperation

Optimal; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a Robotic Lab Technician to maintain lab readiness, manage robotic systems, and support teleoperation-enabled workflows in a fast-paced robotics lab environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineers on testing activities. A technical associate degree or equivalent robotics training is required, with experience in lab operations and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience working with robotic, electromechanical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and equipment handling.
• Comfortable following structured procedures and maintaining attention to detail.
• Some experience or exposure to teleoperation systems or remote robot control.
• Ability to perform hands-on mechanical work, including repetitive tasks.
• Ability to read and understand CAD & Layout Drawings.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and asset management.
• Interpret CAD files and layout drawings to support assembly & setup.

Responsibilities

• Manage robotic inventory, including tracking hardware, parts, tools, and equipment.
• Assemble, reconfigure, and disassemble robotic systems and test setups.
• Support daily lab operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Maintain and enforce lab safety standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with robot setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
• Support teleoperation activities, including system setup and monitoring.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers and operators during testing and data collection.
• Maintain operational logs and adhere to established safety protocols.
• Perform basic electrical wiring, cable routing/management, and routine power and system checks.

Skills

Robotics experience

Mechanical aptitude

CAD reading

Teleoperation familiarity

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Optimal is seeking a Robotic Lab Technician to maintain lab readiness, manage robotic systems, and support teleoperation-enabled workflows in a fast-paced robotics lab environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineers on testing activities. A technical associate degree or equivalent robotics training is required, with experience in lab operations and inventory management.