Teleoperations Technician (3rd shift)

Aquent; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Teleoperations Technician for an overnight assignment with a leading global automaker. You will prepare robot setups, run tasks via teleoperation interface, and ensure safe, reliable data collection through every shift.

You’ll inspect camera systems, verify readiness, launch software via Linux, monitor robot activity, and document outcomes with precision. A methodical, safety‑minded approach is essential for this execution role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with teleoperations, robotics operations, or data collection.
• Experience with camera-based systems and hardware checks before operation.
• Comfort with the Linux command line and startup/recovery procedures.
• Ability to operate software while monitoring a robot and maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the camera system before each session for angle, view, connections, and availability.
• Verify main teleoperations system and equipment readiness.
• Use Linux commands to start teleoperation data collection software.
• Launch tasks, monitor robot activity, and ensure safe operations.
• Reset scenes, reposition objects, and rerun pick-and-place tasks as needed.
• Detect hardware, software, or safety issues affecting data quality or safety.
• Use Fanuc pendant to position robot safely and recover tasks.
• Log outcomes, failures, resets, and observations with precision.
• Escalate recurring issues to engineering or operations teams.
• Follow site safety rules and shift handoff procedures.

Skills

Teleoperations

Robotics operations

Data collection

Camera systems

Linux CLI

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Docker

Fanuc teach pendant

Job description

Our client, a leading global automaker, is building out its robotics and AI program, and they need a hands‑on Teleoperations Technician to keep their data collection running overnight. You’ll prepare the setup, run tasks through a teleoperations interface, and keep the robot operating safely and reliably through every session. This position is overnight, so you will be required to work a normal 8 hour day between the hours of 7PM-8AM Pacific Time.

This is an execution role. Careful system checks, consistent use of standard procedures, and sharp attention to data quality are what make someone great at it.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect the camera system before each session, including angle, field of view, physical connections, and availability
• Verify that the main teleoperations system and connected equipment are ready to run
• Use documented Linux commands to launch the teleoperations data collection software
• Start tasks through the interface and monitor the robot as it works
• Reset scenes, reposition objects, and rerun pick‑and‑place and similar tasks as needed
• Watch for unexpected robot behavior, system errors, or camera problems that could affect safety or data quality
• Use a Fanuc teach pendant to move the robot to a safe, recoverable position and reset the task
• Log task outcomes, failures, resets, and detailed observations accurately and consistently
• Escalate recurring hardware, software, connectivity, or safety issues to the right engineering or operations team
• Follow all site safety requirements, procedures, and shift handoff expectations

What You Bring

• Hands‑on experience with teleoperations, robotics operations, robot‑assisted data collection, industrial automation, or a closely related field
• Experience with camera‑based systems and checking hardware connections and system readiness before operation
• Comfort using the Linux command line and following documented startup and recovery procedures
• Ability to operate technical software carefully and consistently while monitoring a physical robot
• Strong safety awareness
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting, and the focus to stay sharp during repetitive tasks
• Clear communication with engineers, operators, and shift partners during handoffs and escalations

Nice to Have

• Experience with Fanuc robots and the Fanuc teach pendant
• Experience with pick‑and‑place or other robotic manipulation tasks
• Familiarity with Docker containers and services
• Familiarity with robot recovery, scene reset, or task replay workflows
• Background in a robotics lab, manufacturing plant, test facility, or other safety‑sensitive technical setting

Work Environment

You’ll work on site around robotic equipment, cameras, computing systems, and data collection hardware. Sustained attention, procedural discipline, and safe interaction with robots are part of the job every shift.