Robot Operator

Pay: $30/hr

Location: Redwood City, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview We are seeking a Teleoperations Operator to operate robotic systems and support data collection, testing, and product development. This role requires prior hands-on experience controlling robotic arms or similar systems through wearable teleoperations equipment, motion-tracking technology, or specialized control interfaces. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both robotics hardware and software, following detailed procedures, troubleshooting basic issues, and documenting robot performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic arms and similar systems through teleoperations software and equipment.

• Wear and use motion-controlled, motion-capture, VR, exoskeleton-style, or other teleoperation equipment to guide robot movements.

• Execute assigned movements, manipulation tasks, and testing scenarios accurately and consistently.

• Set up, test, calibrate, and validate teleoperation equipment before each session.

• Monitor robot performance and identify hardware, software, sensor, calibration, or connectivity issues.

• Perform first-line troubleshooting and escalate complex problems to engineering.

• Follow established SOPs, safety requirements, and data collection procedures.

• Collect and review robot demonstration data for quality and completeness.

• Document system errors, robot behavior, test results, and operational issues.

• Reproduce reported issues to support engineering investigations.

• Support equipment updates, routine maintenance, and basic component replacements.

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to improve robot performance and teleoperation workflows.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ year of hands-on teleoperations experience operating robotic arms or similar robotic systems.

• Experience using wearable teleoperation equipment, motion-capture systems, VR interfaces, exoskeleton-style controls, haptic devices, or specialized controllers.

• Experience operating both physical robotic hardware and the associated teleoperations software.

• Ability to perform structured, repetitive robot movements while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

• Experience identifying and troubleshooting basic hardware, software, sensor, calibration, or connectivity issues.

• Ability to follow detailed SOPs, test procedures, and safety requirements.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to escalate issues effectively to engineering and operations teams.

• Comfortable working onsite and interacting directly with robotic equipment.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting robotics testing, calibration, quality assurance, or failure reproduction. Basic familiarity with Linux, Python, command-line tools, networking, ROS, or similar robotics software.