Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.</span></p></div><h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Agility Robotics</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Agility Robotics is at the forefront of humanoid robotics, developing advanced robots designed to function seamlessly in human environments. Our mission is to build robots that enhance productivity and support industries through safe and effective automation.&nbsp; We are seeking a <strong>Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer</strong> to ensure the reliability, functionality, and robustness of our daily software releases through structured testing, debugging, and validation processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Location:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This position should be based within commuting distance of our Salem, OR headquarters.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing software solutions used in manufacturing test stations to test our fleet of Digit robots.&nbsp; You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software architecture used by the manufacturing test stations.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will work closely with hardware and software developers, control engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing and test teams to gather test requirements, implement testing functions and sequences, develop/improve automation SW, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role requires deep technical expertise in scripting languages (Python preferred), Test Sequencers (i.e NI Test Stand), Database management, robotic systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop automated test sequences for complex electro-mechanical sub-assemblies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Create efficient processes and tools to track, analyze and report test results</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Identify, analyze, and log issues found in new software builds, ensuring detailed documentation and clear communication with key stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to reproduce, isolate, and diagnose test failures in the manufacturing line</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Track regression trends and ensure critical fixes are properly validated before release</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop expertise in robot software and hardware SW and HW sub-systems&nbsp; to deliver structured test cases and scenarios to validate core robot functionality, including locomotion, perception, manipulation, and decision-making</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist in log analysis, data visualization, and test script debugging to provide precise feedback to development teams</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Work closely with robotics software, controls, and systems engineering teams to establish best practices for continuous validation and software quality assurance.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Define and improve processes for tracking and prioritizing software bugs, ensuring effective communication between manufacturing and product development teams</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide technical input on product software releases, ensuring that major issues are captured, prioritized, and resolved before deployment</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Help establish quality gates for software deployment, balancing speed of development with stability and reliability</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Generate detailed test reports, including logs, screenshots, and video recordings, to communicate test results clearly</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain up-to-date test software documentation ensuring consistency and repeatability of testing procedures</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide weekly summaries on software deliverables,&nbsp; major issues, and key areas for improvement</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About You</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience (or BS with 8+ years of industry experience).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong experience in software development,&nbsp; validation, and debugging, ideally in a startup or fast-paced development environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing software for manufacturing test processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex robotic systems, with an understanding of embedded software, perception, controls, and locomotion</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with software debugging tools, log analysis, and data visualization for diagnosing system behavior</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in scripting languages like Python for testing, automation, and log processing</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with robot simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, Gazebo, Isaac Sim) is a plus</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented, structured approach to problem-solving</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively document and communicate technical findings</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Full-time Employees are eligible for Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Company stock options.</li> <li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li><strong>Benefit Start Date:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies.&nbsp; We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page.&nbsp; If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered.&nbsp; To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Apply Now: <a href="https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us" target="_blank">https://grnh.se/b444bbd04us</a></p></div>