SJ Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer III

Kawasaki Robotics USA Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki Robotics USA Inc in San Jose, CA is seeking a Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer III to improve system performance through control tuning, reliability testing and validation of electro-mechanical robots and controllers.

You will design test plans, develop automated scripts, execute tests, analyze data and drive corrective actions while supporting lean lab practices and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ME, EE, IE or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5–10 years in Testing & Reliability engineering.
• Experience with data acquisition and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Enhances robot performance by tuning control systems.
• Generates reliability test plans and executes them.
• Conducts functional and reliability testing on single and multi-link robots and controllers.
• Performs firmware regression testing, identifies issues, and collaborates with software engineering to resolve them.
• Designs, fabricates, validates, qualifies, and sets up test equipment, jigs and fixtures.
• Creates test scripts to automate test conditions.
• Collects test data, analyzes results, and presents findings.
• Investigates product failures to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Initiates CIP and lean improvements aligned with the org. vision.
• Maintains 5S in the lab and a lean, organized environment.

Skills

Python

C++

Matlab

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Mechanical basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ME/EE/IE/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Serial data loggers

Instrumentation tools

Test equipment

Job description

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SJ Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer III

Full Time San Jose, CA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1292

$120,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary

Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving system performance through control tuning, reliability testing and comprehensive validation of electro-mechanical robots and controllers. Design and execute test plans, developing automated test scripts, implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Role Responsibilities

• Enhances robot performance by tuning control systems
• Generates reliability test plans and executes them
• Conducts functional and reliability testing on single and multi-link robots and controllers
• Performs firmware regression testing, identifies technical issues, and works with software engineering to resolve
• Designs, fabricates, validates, qualifies, and sets up test equipment, jigs and fixtures
• Creates test scripts to automate test conditions
• Collects test data, performs analysis, and presents findings
• Troubleshoot electrical & mechanical failures and malfunctions and reports finding
• Investigates product failures, determines root cause, generates containment, plans & implements corrective actions
• Initiates CIPs and process improvement projects and completes them in alignment with org. vision
• Implements & maintains 5S methodologies and lean practices in the lab
• Maintain a lean and organized lab environment
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

a. Required

• Bachelor's Degree in ME, EE, IE or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5-10 years’ experience in Testing & Reliability engineering, data acquisition and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems (preferably in semiconductor and robotics)
• Understanding of mechanical systems, general engineering concepts and quality concepts & principles
• Basic skills in scripting and programming in Python, C++ or Matlab
• Proficient with instrumentation and computer tools for data collection (serial data loggers)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%