Robotics Automation Test Engineer
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California, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Robotics Automation Test Engineer Chatsworth CA $115K-$135K
Role Overview
An advanced manufacturing and robotics company in Chatsworth CA is seeking a Robotics Automation Test Engineer to lead validation quality assurance and release readiness for robotics and industrial automation systems operating in production environments.
This role is heavily focused on system-level testing automation validation and deployment readiness for hardware-integrated automation cells. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with robotics systems troubleshooting integrated environments and ensuring production systems meet reliability performance and safety standards before deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead validation and quality assurance efforts for robotics and automation platforms
- Develop and maintain system test plans validation procedures and release criteria
- Perform functional system-level and acceptance testing on automation cells
- Evaluate release readiness for production deployments
- Support deployment of software and control system updates
- Improve automated testing workflows and validation coverage
- Conduct testing on both development and live production systems
- Troubleshoot integrated system issues involving software robotics and controls
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on system improvements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing and deployment reliability
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field
OR equivalent practical experience - Experience testing software or automation systems
- Experience developing test scripts test plans or validation procedures
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks or tools
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to diagnose issues across integrated hardware/software systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with robotics or industrial automation systems
- Experience with hardware-integrated environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and controlled software releases
- Experience supporting system rollouts and operational deployments
- Comfortable working in fast-paced engineering environments
- Exposure to production automation cells or industrial controls preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $115000-$135000 annually
- Full-time onsite opportunity
- High-impact engineering role
- Exposure to advanced robotics and automation technologies
- Opportunity to work directly with production automation systems
Industry & Environment
- Advanced manufacturing and robotics environment
- Integrated software controls and automation systems
- Production-critical operational environment
- Cross-functional engineering collaboration
- Fast-paced innovation-driven culture
Additional Information
- Onsite role in Chatsworth CA
- Hands-on engineering and validation environment
- Strong opportunity for growth within robotics and automation
- Critical role supporting production system reliability and deployment readiness
