Robotics Operation Specialist

HireArt; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer subsidized healthcare

Flexible Spending Account

Disability & life insurance

401k

Job summary

HireArt is recruiting for a Robotics Operation Specialist to execute precision manipulation data collection and perform data labeling in a fast-moving research environment. You will work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure data quality and repeatable results.

The role requires hands-on data collection, labeling tasks, and the ability to adapt to evolving protocols while maintaining high accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision operations, data collection, or quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy.
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute robotic arm manipulation tasks according to defined protocols, maintaining consistency and precision across collection sessions.
• Label and annotate collected manipulation data to support engineering analysis and model development.
• Coordinate with the engineering team to understand task requirements, flag anomalies, and ensure data quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate records of collection sessions, task variations, and any observed issues.
• Adapt to evolving task protocols as the research program develops.

Skills

Precision operations

Data collection

Quality control

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Expected compensation: 28.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client hire a Robotics Operation Specialist to execute precision manipulation data collection and perform data labeling to accelerate the research pipeline.

In this role, you'll sit at the intersection of physical operations and data quality, requiring both the precision to execute consistent manipulation tasks and the attention to detail to accurately label and validate collected data.

The ideal candidate has experience in precision operations, data collection, or quality control and is comfortable performing repetitive, hands-on tasks with a high degree of consistency. You're detail-oriented, reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working closely with engineering teams in a fast-moving research environment.

As a Robotics Operation Specialist, You'll

• Execute robotic arm manipulation tasks according to defined protocols, maintaining consistency and precision across collection sessions.
• Label and annotate collected manipulation data to support engineering analysis and model development.
• Coordinate with the engineering team to understand task requirements, flag anomalies, and ensure data quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate records of collection sessions, task variations, and any observed issues.
• Adapt to evolving task protocols as the research program develops.

Requirements

• Experience in precision operations, data collection, or quality control, with AV operations, lab operations, or similar environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to execute repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams in a research environment
• Self-directed and reliable, with the ability to maintain quality standards with minimal oversight
• Adaptability to changing protocols and task requirements in a fast-moving research program

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in autonomous vehicle operations or robotics environments
• Familiarity with data annotation or labeling workflows
• Experience working directly with engineering or research teams
• Gaming experience, particularly with strategy or simulation genres

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive, hands-on manipulation tasks for extended periods
• Ability to stand and/or move throughout a full shift while operating robotic hardware
• Comfort working in close physical proximity to robotic arms and lab equipment

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It is onsite and open to candidates local to the Sunnyvale, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.