Robotics Teleoperator: Arm Control & Data Collection

Insight Global; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Teleoperations Operator to operate robotic systems and support data collection, testing, and product development in Redwood City, CA. The role requires hands-on experience controlling robotic arms or similar systems through teleoperation equipment and motion-tracking interfaces.

You will follow SOPs and safety rules, calibrate equipment, document robot performance, and collaborate with engineering and operations to improve teleoperation workflows.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on teleoperations experience operating robotic arms or similar robotic systems.
• Experience using wearable teleoperation equipment, motion-capture systems, VR interfaces, exoskeleton-style controls, haptic devices, or specialized controllers.
• Experience operating both physical robotic hardware and the associated teleoperations software.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic arms and similar systems through teleoperations software and equipment.
• Wear and use motion-controlled, motion-capture, VR, exoskeleton-style, or other teleoperation equipment to guide robot movements.
• Execute assigned movements, manipulation tasks, and testing scenarios accurately and consistently.
• Set up, test, calibrate, and validate teleoperation equipment before each session.
• Monitor robot performance and identify hardware, software, sensor, calibration, or connectivity issues.
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and elevate complex problems to engineering.
• Follow established SOPs, safety requirements, and data collection procedures.
• Collect and review robot demonstration data for quality and completeness.
• Document system errors, robot behavior, test results, and operational issues.
• Reproduce reported issues to support engineering investigations.
• Support equipment updates, routine maintenance, and basic component replacements.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to improve robot performance and teleoperation workflows.

Skills

Teleoperations

Robotics hardware

Troubleshooting

SOPs & safety

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Teleoperations Operator to operate robotic systems and support data collection, testing, and product development in Redwood City, CA. The role requires hands-on experience controlling robotic arms or similar systems through teleoperation equipment and motion-tracking interfaces.

You will follow SOPs and safety rules, calibrate equipment, document robot performance, and collaborate with engineering and operations to improve teleoperation workflows.