Robotics Automation Test Engineer

Robotics Automation Test Engineer Chatsworth CA $115K-$135K

Role Overview

An advanced manufacturing and robotics company in Chatsworth CA is seeking a Robotics Automation Test Engineer to lead validation quality assurance and release readiness for robotics and industrial automation systems operating in production environments.

This role is heavily focused on system-level testing automation validation and deployment readiness for hardware-integrated automation cells. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with robotics systems troubleshooting integrated environments and ensuring production systems meet reliability performance and safety standards before deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead validation and quality assurance efforts for robotics and automation platforms
• Develop and maintain system test plans validation procedures and release criteria
• Perform functional system-level and acceptance testing on automation cells
• Evaluate release readiness for production deployments
• Support deployment of software and control system updates
• Improve automated testing workflows and validation coverage
• Conduct testing on both development and live production systems
• Troubleshoot integrated system issues involving software robotics and controls
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on system improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing and deployment reliability

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field
  OR equivalent practical experience
• Experience testing software or automation systems
• Experience developing test scripts test plans or validation procedures
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks or tools
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to diagnose issues across integrated hardware/software systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robotics or industrial automation systems
• Experience with hardware-integrated environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and controlled software releases
• Experience supporting system rollouts and operational deployments
• Comfortable working in fast-paced engineering environments
• Exposure to production automation cells or industrial controls preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $115000-$135000 annually
• Full-time onsite opportunity
• High-impact engineering role
• Exposure to advanced robotics and automation technologies
• Opportunity to work directly with production automation systems

Industry & Environment

• Advanced manufacturing and robotics environment
• Integrated software controls and automation systems
• Production-critical operational environment
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Fast-paced innovation-driven culture

Additional Information

• Onsite role in Chatsworth CA
• Hands-on engineering and validation environment
• Strong opportunity for growth within robotics and automation
• Critical role supporting production system reliability and deployment readiness