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Lab Engineer Location:

Wilmington, MA, USA (BOS55) / North Reading, MA, USA (BOS38) / Woburn, MA, USA (BOS33) (Need only Locals)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lab Engineer will join the System Verification and Validation team at Amazon to own and operate the test environments that prove next-generation robotics systems are production-ready. As new test labs come online, this role focuses on maintaining high test uptime, operating specialized motion capture systems, performing hands-on robot repairs, and building the operational infrastructure for prototype testing.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments, test fixtures, control systems (PLC/IO), and lab equipment to ensure high uptime for hardware verification and validation. Perform hardware rework, component testing, prototype fabrication, and robot repairs to maintain test readiness and diagnose root causes. Set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot optical motion capture systems (e.g., OptiTrack, Vicon) and integrate third-party devices like force plates. Manage overall lab resources, equipment, supplies, materials stocking, and station PC/webcam systems while following strict safety protocols (lockout/interlocks). Interpret engineering documentation including CAD drawings, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Author high-quality technical artifacts, including test reports, work instructions, and lessons-learned documentation to feed back into the product development cycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS

5+ years of experience in a technical lab, robotics, electro-mechanical, or automation environment operating, testing, and maintaining equipment. 5+ years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and maintaining electro-mechanical systems, control systems (e.g., PLC, I/O), or lab equipment. 3+ years of experience completing hardware rework, repair, prototype fabrication, component testing, and executing safety protocols (lockout/tagout, interlocks).

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

Hands-on experience operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting optical motion capture systems (OptiTrack, Vicon) including rigid body/skeleton setup and post-processing. Knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming for data streaming and automation scripts. Experience integrating data from third-party instrumentation (force plates, gantry controls) within motion capture and tracking environments. Strong cross-functional technical communication skills to gather requirements and develop lab tools/processes.

CANDIDATE PROFILE A

resourceful, hands-on Lab Engineer or Electro-Mechanical Technician with deep expertise in robotics test labs and prototype environments. The ideal candidate excels at physical hardware troubleshooting, data-driven system validation, and lab operations, maintaining high rigor while working in fast-growing, multi-site development labs.