Robotics QA Engineer

Chef Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the robotics industry as a Robotics QA Engineer. You will validate robotic food automation systems, ensuring optimal performance through rigorous testing and innovative problem-solving. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing startup environment, where your contributions will directly impact the future of food automation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Catered Lunch

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of QA testing experience in hardware or robotics.
• Experience with industrial equipment testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on evaluations of robotic systems and HMI interfaces.
• Execute comprehensive test protocols for robotic food automation systems.
• Document test outcomes with detailed bug reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Linear

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

About Our Team

Chef Robotics is on a mission to accelerate the advent of intelligent machines in the physical world. As the rise of LLMs like ChatGPT has shown, AI has the potential to drive immense change. However, we believe AI’s biggest impact will be in the physical world, given industries like manufacturing, food, and transportation represent 90% of global GDP. We're starting with food, with a goal to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen in the world. We have signed multiple multi-year contracts with various large food companies and we are growing fast. We're backed by investors like Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg BETA and Promus Ventures. We have a great team, where you will be surrounded by talented engineers and tech leaders from companies like Cruise, Zoox, Google, Verb Surgical, Tesla, Nuro, Vicarious, Amazon Robotics, Strateos, Built Robotics, Facebook, Plenty, Yelp, and Microsoft.

About The Role

The Robotics Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer will be responsible for the validation of robotic food automation systems, encompassing both hardware and software components. This individual will conduct hands-on evaluations of robots, conveyor systems, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) interfaces, utilizing actual food ingredients to ascertain optimal performance in industrial settings. Rigorous attention to detail and innovative problem resolution will be critical in ensuring the robustness of integrated food automation systems.

Test Execution

• Execute comprehensive test protocols for robotic food automation systems and conveyor integrations
• Conduct regression testing to verify system stability following software updates
• Administer automated test suites and scrutinize results for anomalies across the integrated system
• Document test outcomes with meticulous bug reports, including step-by-step replication procedures, system logs, and video evidence
  
  
  

Manual Testing & System Integration

• Perform manual testing using tangible food ingredients (e.g., fresh produce, proteins, sauces, grains)
• Assess system functionality across various food textures, temperatures, and consistencies
• Confirm robot precision in food item manipulation
• Conduct calibration verification of sensor systems
  
  
  

HMI & Operator Interface Testing

• Validate touchscreen interfaces
• Test operator alert mechanisms and emergency shutdown functionality
• Verify the accuracy of production metrics and status displays
• Evaluate UI responsiveness under system load conditions
• Confirm user role permissions and security parameters
  
  
  

Edge Case Discovery

• Proactively identify atypical scenarios that may challenge the system (e.g., malformed produce, ingredient variations, unique environmental constraints)
• Test under extreme environmental conditions: low luminance, high humidity, and temperature fluctuations
• Develop test scenarios for intricate food automation edge cases (e.g., overlapping ingredients, irregular portions)
• Document and replicate system malfunctions using scientific methodology
• Identify and evaluate time-sensitive interactions between robotic components
  
  
  

Quality Assurance Processes

• Adhere to and refine testing procedures and documentation
• Maintain test data sets encompassing a variety of food variations
• Participate in bug triage meetings and provide detailed feedback
• Monitor and report quality metrics to discern trends
• Construct reproducible test fixtures for complex scenarios
  
  
  

Technical Proficiency

• A minimum of three years of quality assurance testing experience in hardware, robotics, or automation systems
• Experience in industrial equipment testing, preferably with conveyor systems
• Familiarity with HMI/touch interface testing methodologies
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Linear) and test management tools
• Understanding of automation testing and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes for embedded systems
• Proficiency in authoring precise test cases and bug reports detailing hardware/software interactions
• Comfortable working with technical systems and comprehension of fundamental programming concepts
  
  
  

Testing Aptitude

• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional observational capabilities
• Innovative thinking for edge case identification in integrated systems
• Capacity for systematic analysis of complex mechanical-digital interactions
• Patient and methodical approach to testing
• Proficient troubleshooting skills for intermittent issues
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with vision system validation
• Familiarity with food processing or packaging equipment
• Background in manufacturing or production environments
• Experience with electromechanical system testing
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizen status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, age, pregnancy status, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status.

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Chef values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package. As the company secures more capital, we will gradually increase salary and cash compensation. The starting salary will depend on seniority.

In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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