Robotics QA Engineer

Test Execution

• Execute comprehensive test protocols for robotic food automation systems and conveyor integrations.
• Conduct regression testing to verify system stability following software updates.
• Administer automated test suites and scrutinize results for anomalies across the integrated system.
• Document test outcomes with meticulous bug reports including stepbystep replication procedures system logs and video evidence.

Manual Testing & System Integration

• Perform manual testing using tangible food ingredients (e.g. fresh produce proteins sauces grains).
• Assess system functionality across various food textures temperatures and consistencies.
• Confirm robot precision in food item manipulation.
• Conduct calibration verification of sensor systems.

HMI & Operator Interface Testing

• Validate touchscreen interfaces.
• Test operator alert mechanisms and emergency shutdown functionality.
• Verify the accuracy of production metrics and status displays.
• Evaluate UI responsiveness under system load conditions.
• Confirm user role permissions and security parameters.

Edge Case Discovery

• Proactively identify atypical scenarios that may challenge the system (e.g. malformed produce ingredient variations unique environmental constraints).
• Test under extreme environmental conditions: low luminance high humidity and temperature fluctuations.
• Develop test scenarios for intricate food automation edge cases (e.g. overlapping ingredients irregular portions).
• Document and replicate system malfunctions using scientific methodology.
• Identify and evaluate timesensitive interactions between robotic components.

Quality Assurance Processes

• Adhere to and refine testing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain test data sets encompassing a variety of food variations.
• Participate in bug triage meetings and provide detailed feedback.
• Monitor and report quality metrics to discern trends.
• Construct reproducible test fixtures for complex scenarios.

Technical Proficiency

• A minimum of three years of quality assurance testing experience in hardware robotics or automation systems.
• Experience in industrial equipment testing preferably with conveyor systems.
• Familiarity with HMI/touch interface testing methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g. Jira Linear) and test management tools.
• Understanding of automation testing and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in authoring precise test cases and bug reports detailing hardware/software interactions.
• Comfortable working with technical systems and comprehension of fundamental programming concepts.

Testing Aptitude

• Robust analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional observational capabilities.
• Innovative thinking for edge case identification in integrated systems.
• Capacity for systematic analysis of complex mechanicaldigital interactions.
• Patient and methodical approach to testing.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills for intermittent issues.

• Comfortable handling food ingredients (both raw and cooked).
• Experience with timing measurements and synchronization testing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Willingness to work in test production environments.
• Availability for occasional onsite testing at customer locations.
• Comfort working in proximity to moving machinery with strict adherence to safety protocols.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with vision system validation.
• Familiarity with food processing or packaging equipment.
• Background in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience with electromechanical system testing.