Robotics Lab Support Engineer

Job overview

The Robotics Lab Support Engineer role is listed as onsite in Aurora, IL; compensation is not specified. The work supports robotics lab operations and data collection for AI training pipelines. The role exists to operate and monitor robotic systems through teleoperation, carry out precise manipulation tasks, and capture useful training data. It contributes to robotics engineering by supporting hardware setup and calibration, troubleshooting, and feedback on operator interfaces and control systems.

What you'll do

• Operate robotic arms and mobile robots through teleoperation interfaces
• perform manipulation tasks for assembly, material handling, and data collection
• monitor performance, safety, accuracy, and responsiveness
• capture and annotate teleoperation data for AI training
• set up, calibrate, and maintain teleoperation hardware
• collaborate with robotics engineers on troubleshooting and control-system optimization
• provide UI/UX feedback
• maintain logs and follow safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

robotics lab support engineer

robotics

teleoperation

robotic arms

mobile robots

data annotation

ai training data

hardware calibration

safety protocols

aurora il

q1 technologies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Physical, hands-on lab work involving teleoperation, robotic manipulation, and AI training data.

About the employer

Q1 Technologies, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.