Sensor Lab Test Engineer: 2D/3D Vision for Robotics

Global Connect Technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Boston seeks a hands-on Sensor Lab Test Engineer to support the development, characterization, and validation of 2D and 3D sensing technologies for robotics and automation systems. You will lead test plans, automate data collection with Python or MATLAB, analyze image quality, and collaborate with hardware, software, and robotics teams to ensure robust sensor performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing in an onsite lab, with responsibilities spanning setup of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of sensor testing, hardware validation, electro-optical testing, or similar engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with 2D/3D sensors and image-quality characterization.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience with laboratory test and measurement equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience working in an onsite laboratory or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform characterization and validation testing of 2D and 3D sensors.
• Conduct image-quality testing for resolution, noise, distortion, color accuracy, dynamic range, and uniformity.
• Test 3D sensing technologies including LiDAR, ToF, stereo vision, and structured light.
• Set up and maintain optical test benches, fixtures, calibration targets, and laboratory equipment.
• Analyze point clouds, depth accuracy, range accuracy, field of view, and sensor performance.
• Use Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation, data analysis, and reporting.
• Operate laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, optical measurement equipment, and light sources.
• Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, and validation methodologies.
• Troubleshoot sensor and hardware issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Develop automated test solutions to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, calibration schedules, SOPs, and documentation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and communicate test results to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, robotics, and product engineering teams.

Skills

Sensor testing

Hardware validation

Electro-optical testing

Python

MATLAB

Test automation

Data analysis

Lab equipment handling

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Imatest

Camera calibration

Optical alignment

MIPI CSI-2

USB3 Vision

GigE Vision

AWS/cloud

Job description

Global Connect Technologies in Boston seeks a hands-on Sensor Lab Test Engineer to support the development, characterization, and validation of 2D and 3D sensing technologies for robotics and automation systems. You will lead test plans, automate data collection with Python or MATLAB, analyze image quality, and collaborate with hardware, software, and robotics teams to ensure robust sensor performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing in an onsite lab, with responsibilities spanning setup of