What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Lab Technician position at Insight Global?
Position: Robotics Lab Technician
Duration: 11 months
Location: Seattle, WA
PR: $30-$40/hr
Intv Format: 2 rounds onsite – 1 technical, 1 non technical
Must Haves:
- Experience working in an industrial, scientific, or engineering lab environment; robotics lab experience strongly preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment, tools, and standard safety procedures
- Familiarity with robotics systems, electromechanical hardware, or other complex technical equipment
- Experience managing shared resources and coordinating usage across multiple users or teams
- Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain orderly, efficient technical spaces
- Experience operating or managing fabrication tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters
- Working knowledge of lab safety standards and guidelines
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues and coordinate repairs effectively
Day-to-Day:
We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Robotics Lab Technician (Contract) to support daily operations in our robotics research lab. This role ensures efficient, safe, and reliable experiments across multiple robotics platforms and research projects. The ideal candidate will manage lab operations, equipment, and workflows. They will coordinate lab usage and improve the lab environment to support fast-paced research and development.
- Set up, maintain, and continuously improve the robotics lab space to support ongoing research and experimentation
- Ensure the lab remains safe, clean, well-organized, and clutter-free at all times
- Coordinate lab scheduling and access to enable multiple experiments to run efficiently without conflict
- Enforce lab safety policies and ensure all personnel complete required safety and equipment training
- Act as the main contact for inquiries about lab usage, tools, robots, and infrastructure
- Manage shared tools, equipment, and consumables, including inventory tracking and replenishment
- Operate and manage 3D printing and laser cutting workflows, including job scheduling, material handling, and basic equipment maintenance
- Coordinate robot maintenance and repairs by diagnosing issues, performing basic fixes, and working with engineers or external vendors as needed
- Proactively identify and implement improvements to lab layout, workflows, documentation, and operational efficiency
- Support the setup and execution of demos, experiments, and lab tours for visitors, collaborators, and leadership
Salary : $30 - $40