What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior/Lead Robotics Engineer position at IT EBusiness Consulting Services, Inc?
Title: Senior/Lead Robotics EngineerRate: Best MinimumLocation: Mountain View, CAContract length: 6 months with high likelihood of extensionRequired start date: ASAPLevel: Senior/Lead Engineer Work authorization status: No visa candidates unless H1b candidates are employed by your organization. MUST HAVE SKILLS:Robotics EngineeringDescription:ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and maintain robotic arms, end-effectors (grippers), and peripheral hardware in lab and production environmentsPerform hardware calibration, including camera calibration, robot arm calibration, and tool center point alignment (TCP)Execute and validate inverse kinematics (IK) and motion validation testing to ensure accurate robot motion and task executionCollaborate with simulation engineers to align physical robot setups with virtual models, ensuring consistency between simulated and real-world environmentsSupport real-world data collection efforts, including sensor setup, data logging, and troubleshootingIntegrate and deploy ML models onto physical robots, ensuring proper data flow and system stabilityRequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field2–5 years of hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robots (e.g., UR, KUKA, ABB, FANUC, etc)Proficiency in robot hardware setup and calibration (camera, robot, gripper, TCP)Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) and common robotics middlewareStrong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and integration tasksExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams