Sensor Lab Technician: Data-Driven Robotics & Automation

Zeromatter Technologies Inc; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeromatter in Mountain View, CA, seeks a hands-on lab-focused professional to operate optical and RF measurement systems, run large sample campaigns, and troubleshoot data for high-precision material characterization. You will work with the lab manager and engineering teams to bring up new devices and optimize data collection workflows.

Proficiency with Python for automation, plus a strong eye for measurement accuracy and safety, are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience operating optical, RF, or sensor equipment daily.
• Familiarity with measurement error and lab procedure to catch bad setups early.
• Comfort with sensitive equipment and keeping sensors clean.
• Experience with optics and RF equipment such as spectrometers, cameras, radar or lidar.
• Python for automating data collection and processing.
• Interest in tinkering and building hardware, e.g. cloud chambers or rigs.

Responsibilities

• Operate spectrometers, radar scanner, and radar chamber to collect data.
• Run large sample campaigns and catalog data meticulously.
• Troubleshoot data from equipment and adjust setups as needed.
• Take radar baselines and optimize chamber setup for clean captures.
• Collaborate with lab manager and engineering teams on new devices.
• Work across two labs with data collection as top priority.
• Coordinate with ML team to understand usable data and feedback.

Skills

Python for lab automation

Hands-on lab experience

Education

Engineering or science degree

Tools

Spectrometers

Radar equipment

Optical/RF measurement systems

Job description

Zeromatter in Mountain View, CA, seeks a hands-on lab-focused professional to operate optical and RF measurement systems, run large sample campaigns, and troubleshoot data for high-precision material characterization. You will work with the lab manager and engineering teams to bring up new devices and optimize data collection workflows.

Proficiency with Python for automation, plus a strong eye for measurement accuracy and safety, are essential.