Robotics Lab Teleoperation and Data Annotation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage

Commuter Benefits

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Mountain View is seeking a robotics teleoperation technician to operate robotic arms and mobile robots, perform precision manipulation tasks, and collect data for AI training. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with engineers while handling data annotation tasks in a hands-on environment.

The position requires a Bachelor in Computer Science or equivalent, and familiarity with Git, Bash, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Robotics, CS, or related field.
• 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 movements for prolonged periods while operating teleoperation interfaces.
• 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

Git

Bash

Python

Teleoperation

Robotics knowledge

Safety protocols

Data annotation

Attention to detail

Structured procedures

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Job description

Tata Consultancy Services in Mountain View is seeking a robotics teleoperation technician to operate robotic arms and mobile robots, perform precision manipulation tasks, and collect data for AI training. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with engineers while handling data annotation tasks in a hands-on environment.

The position requires a Bachelor in Computer Science or equivalent, and familiarity with Git, Bash, and Python.