Robotics QA/QC Engineer
The Robotics QA/QC Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for executing manual and structured testing of robotic systems in lab and controlled environments to ensure safe and reliable performance. This role involves identifying and documenting issues, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve bugs, and improving QA processes to support real-world deployment of advanced embodied AI robotics systems.
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Robotics QA/QC Engineer — Overview
Our confidential client is seeking a Robotics QA/QC Engineer based in Peoria, IL. In this hands-on role you will execute manual and structured testing of robotic systems, capture detailed test logs, reproduce issues, and work directly with engineering teams to validate fixes and improve QA processes for field-ready systems.
What You’ll Do
- Execute manual and structured testing of robotic systems in lab and controlled environments
- Monitor robot behavior during operation to ensure safe and expected performance
- Identify, document, and reproduce bugs, anomalies, and edge cases
- Capture detailed test logs including failures, inconsistencies, and performance issues
- Partner with engineering teams to clearly communicate issues and drive resolution
- Validate fixes and perform regression testing on new builds and updates
- Improve QA processes, test procedures, and operational checklists
- Support ongoing system validation and provide real-time feedback on performance
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in QA, robotics testing, or hands-on technical roles
Open to strong entry-level candidates with relevant projects or internships - Comfort working with physical systems (robots, vehicles, or machinery)
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills
- Ability to clearly document issues and communicate findings
- Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate and describe issues
- Willingness to be hands-on and physically engaged during testing
- Reliable, methodical, and safety-conscious
What Sets You Apart
- Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with logging tools or bug-tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
- Basic scripting for test support or data collection (Python, Bash)
- Understanding of sensor systems (cameras, LiDAR, GPS, etc.)
- Experience with structured test plans, QA processes, or validation workflows
Why Join Our Client
You’ll work with real hardware and sensors and help ship systems that run outside the lab. The team values cross-discipline collaboration, rigorous engineering, and measured, safety-first field validation. This role is suited to builders who want their work to appear on deployed robots and improve through real-world feedback.
Compensation & Location
- Hourly base pay: $30 - $45 per hour (range provided by the confidential client; final pay is based on experience, skills, and role scope)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Peoria, Illinois (on-site position; candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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