Sensor Lab Test Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks a hands‑on Sensors Lab Test Engineer in North Reading, MA to support characterization, testing, and validation of advanced 2D and 3D sensing technologies used in robotics and automation systems.

The role involves developing test procedures, analyzing sensor data, maintaining the laboratory, and collaborating with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in sensor testing, electro‑optical testing, hardware validation, or a related engineering role.
• Hands‑on experience with image quality characterization and 3D sensing technologies.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, optical measurement devices, and light sources.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage laboratory operations and work effectively in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Familiarity with software testing and cloud environments, including AWS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient sensor testing laboratory, including inventory management, equipment calibration, and laboratory documentation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), test workflows, and laboratory best practices.
• Perform image quality characterization of 2D sensors, including resolution, noise, dynamic range, color accuracy, distortion, and uniformity.
• Conduct electro‑optical testing using optical benches, illumination sources, calibration targets, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Test and validate 3D sensing technologies, including Time‑of‑Flight (ToF), stereo vision, structured light, and LiDAR.
• Evaluate depth accuracy, precision, repeatability, point cloud quality, range accuracy, and field of view.
• Assess sensor performance under varying environmental conditions, including changes in temperature, lighting, vibration, and interference.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results using statistical and engineering methods, and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Investigate test failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Support automated testing solutions and Python‑based scripting to improve test efficiency, consistency, and repeatability.
• Assist in designing and improving test fixtures, laboratory tools, and sensor validation infrastructure.
• Apply software testing practices and support cloud‑based test data workflows, including AWS.

Skills

Sensor testing

Electro‑optical testing

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Optical Engineering / Physics / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Optical measurement devices

Light sources

Imatest

Job description

Job Opportunity - Sensors Lab Test Engineer

Location : North Reading, MA

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Sensor Lab Test Engineer to support the characterization, testing, and validation of advanced 2D and 3D sensing technologies used in robotics and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with electro‑optical testing, image quality analysis, sensor performance evaluation, and laboratory test equipment. This role involves developing test procedures, analyzing sensor data, maintaining laboratory infrastructure, and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient sensor testing laboratory, including inventory management, equipment calibration, and laboratory documentation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), test workflows, and laboratory best practices.
• Perform image quality characterization of 2D sensors, including resolution, noise, dynamic range, color accuracy, distortion, and uniformity.
• Conduct electro‑optical testing using optical benches, illumination sources, calibration targets, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Test and validate 3D sensing technologies, including Time‑of‑Flight (ToF), stereo vision, structured light, and LiDAR.
• Evaluate depth accuracy, precision, repeatability, point cloud quality, range accuracy, and field of view.
• Assess sensor performance under varying environmental conditions, including changes in temperature, lighting, vibration, and interference.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results using statistical and engineering methods, and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Investigate test failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Support automated testing solutions and Python‑based scripting to improve test efficiency, consistency, and repeatability.
• Assist in designing and improving test fixtures, laboratory tools, and sensor validation infrastructure.
• Apply software testing practices and support cloud‑based test data workflows, including AWS.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in sensor testing, electro‑optical testing, hardware validation, or a related engineering role.
• Hands‑on experience with image quality characterization and 3D sensing technologies.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, optical measurement devices, and light sources.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage laboratory operations and work effectively in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Familiarity with software testing and cloud environments, including AWS.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sensor characterization, electro‑optical testing, or hardware validation.
• Experience with image quality analysis tools such as Imatest or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of camera calibration, optical alignment, and imaging system performance evaluation.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and Python‑based test solutions.
• Familiarity with sensor interfaces such as MIPI CSI‑2, USB3 Vision, and GigE Vision.
• Experience with laboratory management, inventory systems, and 5S practices.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience in robotics, automation, computer vision, or advanced sensing systems.

This is an onsite, hands‑on laboratory role involving sensors, optical systems, robotics hardware, and test equipment. The engineer will collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and product development teams to support sensor development, qualification, and continuous improvement.