What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Operations Specialist position at Toyota Research Institute?
HireArt is helping Toyota Research Institute find a Robotics Operations Specialist to play a critical hands-on role in robot deployment, system validation, experimentation, and performance improvement.In this role, you’ll combine technical execution, analytical problem-solving, and operational ownership while working across research, engineering, and field operations. Your work will help ensure reliable robotic system behavior, well-characterized performance, and high-quality experimental outcomes.The ideal candidate is technically curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across both hardware and software in dynamic robotics environments.As a Robotics Operations Specialist, you'll:Perform technical work across both hardware and software domains.Contribute to training data generation for robotic foundation models.Operate mobile robots using advanced input devices, including the Apple Vision Pro VR headset.Generate, log, and analyze system performance data and metrics.Build, calibrate, and maintain robotic testing stations and supporting infrastructure.Debug hardware and software issues within Linux-based environments using version-controlled codebases.Execute structured experiments, analyze results, and recommend improvements.Document and share test results, methodologies, and procedural updates.Collaborate with engineering and research teams on system integration, upgrades, and validation testing.Provide technical guidance to robot operators to support safety, data quality, and procedural adherence.
Salary : $39 - $48