Robotics Test & Deployment Technician

Apex Systems; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic technologies in trailer-unloading systems within Amazon sortation centers. You will work with engineering teams to ensure robots operate correctly and assist with onboarding and deployment.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in warehouse environments, data collection, and collaboration with site personnel.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of technical experience, or 3+ years of hands-on technical experience without a degree.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, robotics, or automation systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 20-30% of the time for extended site deployments.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and test cases developed by Global Engineering Test Engineers.
• Operate, commission, and support testing of robotic systems in live sortation center environments.
• Collect, document, analyze, and report testing results and system performance data.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting activities alongside Engineering Leads and Test Engineers.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, including equipment inspections, nuts and bolts swap out, cable routing verification, charger connectivity, and system power-up/power-down procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and tracking of spare parts and test equipment.
• Monitor system performance and identify potential hardware, electrical, software, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers, Engineering Managers, and site personnel to resolve technical challenges.
• Interface with local Operations, Maintenance Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety, and other site stakeholders.
• Follow established safety procedures and testing protocols during deployment and validation activities.
• Support commissioning efforts for newly deployed robotic systems and assist with technology onboarding into the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Robotics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

No degree required if hands-on experience

Tools

Data collection tools

Hardware testing equipment

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced robotic technologies in trailer-unloading systems within Amazon sortation centers. You will work with engineering teams to ensure robots operate correctly and assist with onboarding and deployment.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in warehouse environments, data collection, and collaboration with site personnel.