Robotics Test Executer

The Test Technician operates Logistics Robotics robots and runs software and hardware tests whose results our software, hardware, firmware, and SQA engineering teams use. This is a hands-on test execution role.

● 1st shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

●     2nd shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Test Execution

●     Run multi-tier testing:

○     Targeted feature (development) testing.

○     Integration testing on the main software branch.

○     Structured release-candidate testing on a monthly SQA cycle.

●     Support hardware and firmware testing.

●     Daily stability testing - Participate in multi-week rotations on daily stability testing, working with the developer on rotation.

●     Performance testing - runs with defined pass criteria, such as cases per hour (CPH) and intervention rate.

●     Execute and record test plans and results in TestRail during each run.

●     Perform data collection runs and support field testing.

●     Run recurring tests independently within 30 days, and SQA release testing within 60 days. Assist with feature testing with support from experienced team members.

Robot Preparation & Operation

●     Stage and install software builds and configurations onto robots, and prepare robots for daily testing.

●     Make minor on-robot hardware adjustments and configuration changes.

●     Adjust equipment parameters and settings for specific tests.

●        Prepare test runs, including occasional box handling.

●     Operate robots safely, following site procedures for e-stops, keep-out zones, and radio communication.

●     Clean lidar and camera lenses.

Defect Reporting & Documentation

●     Identify, reproduce, and document defects, anomalies, and performance deviations, following established procedures.

●     Escalate unexpected robot behavior based on each test tier’s reporting criteria.

●     Report test failures via Jira incidents that include the test case, expected versus observed behavior, video evidence, and logs.

●     Support SW and HW engineering triage with run-specific context when prompted.

●     Maintain test status reports.

●     Report blockers and infrastructure problems that impede testing operations.

Communication & Demonstrations

●     Communicate test status and issues to software, hardware, firmware, SQA, and operations teams, including real-time updates to developers during test runs.

●     Set up and operate robots for internal and external demonstrations, using known-good software on verified healthy robots.

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