Robot Test Operator

Picklerobot
Charlestown, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on, detail-oriented individuals working in logistics automation environments, with a preference for candidates who have experience in mechanical or technical settings and can collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mechanical maintenance or automation experience and a willingness to learn robotics operations
    — “Tech-savvy with mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn robotics operations”
  • Individuals comfortable with confined spaces and working around heavy machinery in a warehouse setting
    — “Comfort working in confined spaces and around moving machinery”

Things to consider

  • The role requires regular physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the day
    — “Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the workday”
  • Candidates must be prepared to complete safety training for confined space operations
    — “Complete required safety training for confined space operations and adhere to all safety requirements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Perform routine robot maintenance such as cleaning lidar sensors and replacing components as needed (~1-4 hours per week)”
  • Emphasize your ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical teams
    — “Monitor robot performance during tests and identify functional issues or anomalies, communicating findings clearly to engineering teams”
  • Showcase your collaboration with engineers and software teams in past roles
    — “Collaborate closely with System Verification and Test engineers and software engineers to ensure effective test execution”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • operating robots through touchscreen interfaces
  • driving robots and equipment safely
  • performing routine robot maintenance
  • monitoring robot performance
  • identifying functional issues
Typical background
manufacturingroboticsautomation

Skills & requirements

Required

Robot OperationTouchscreen InterfacesSafety ProtocolsRobot MaintenanceLidar Sensor CleaningComponent ReplacementRobot Performance MonitoringFunctional Issue IdentificationAnomaly DetectionCommunication With Engineering TeamsCollaboration With System Verification And Test EngineersCollaboration With Software EngineersConfined Space OperationsMoving Machinery SafetyProblem-solvingCommunicationAttention To Detail

Preferred

Manufacturing ExperienceRobotics ExperienceAutomation ExperienceLifting Up To 50 LbsMechanical AptitudeWillingness To Learn Robotics Operations

Stack & domain

RoboticsAutomationManufacturingMechanical MaintenanceProblem SolvingCommunicationAttention To DetailLogisticsWarehouse

About the role

Original posting from Picklerobot via Lever

About Us

At Pickle Robot, we're on a mission to automate global supply chains with Physical AI. Our robots work alongside warehouse teams to unload trucks and containers — one of the toughest, most understaffed jobs in logistics — making the work safer, faster, and more efficient for the people doing it.  Loading trucks comes next, followed by the Dill Autonomy Engine: generalized autonomy that will eventually orchestrate robots across entire logistics processes.

What You'll Do:

  • Operate robots through touchscreen interfaces to execute 1-10 test scenarios per day with minimal oversight from engineering teams
  • Drive robots and equipment safely in and out of shipping containers and trailers following established safety protocols
  • Perform routine robot maintenance such as cleaning lidar sensors and replacing components as needed (~1-4 hours per week)
  • Monitor robot performance during tests and identify functional issues or anomalies, communicating findings clearly to engineering teams
  • Collaborate closely with System Verification and Test engineers and software engineers to ensure effective test execution
  • Complete required safety training for confined space operations and adhere to all safety requirements

What You'll Bring:

  • Relevant experience in similar mechanical and technical environments (e.g., manufacturing, automotive, mechanical maintenance, etc.)
  • Experience in manufacturing, robotics, or automation preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the workday
  • Tech-savvy with mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn robotics operations
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Clear communication skills and proven ability to take ownership of tasks
  • Comfort working in confined spaces and around moving machinery
  • Strong attention to detail

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

Pickle Perks 

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation; paid federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary; company-covered travel expenses; and other perks to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

Source: Picklerobot careers (Lever)

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