$32-$35/hr - Robotics Lab Data Technician – Hands-On/Dexterity Role

Are you someone who excels at hands-on work, has great dexterity, and enjoys physically interactive tasks? We’re seeking detail-oriented, reliable professionals to join a fast-growing robotics team as Robotics Lab Data Technicians. In this role, you’ll be performing physical tasks and collecting high-quality data to help train robotic systems—directly influencing how intelligent machines learn and operate.

While prior tech experience or gaming experience is helpful, we also value candidates from professions that require strong manual precision, such as hair stylists, tattoo artists, professional clothes folders, hospitality, or similar fields paired with a tech background.

You’ll work closely with engineers and researchers in a dynamic lab environment, performing tasks according to SOPs, annotating your results, and helping ensure the robots’ performance improves with each iteration.

Core Attributes & What You Bring:

• Dexterity & Precision: You excel at physically detailed tasks, hand-eye coordination, and accuracy.

• Hands-On Mindset: Enjoy working interactively with tools, equipment, and machinery.

• Reliability: Consistent attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

• Tech Comfort: Ability to record, annotate, and report data accurately.

• Adaptability: Flexible and able to quickly learn new tasks or tools (e.g., VR controllers).

• Team Collaboration: Comfortable interacting daily with engineers, researchers, and shift leads.

Responsibilities & Daily Expectations

Your role is critical to advancing robotic intelligence and performance. Daily responsibilities include:

• Perform physical tasks using teleoperation tools (folding clothes, stacking boxes, loading dishwashers, etc.) following SOPs.

• Ensure collected data is accurate and properly annotated.

• Monitor and document robot performance, task completion, and any irregularities.

• Produce detailed reports to support research and workflow improvements.

• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to optimize tasks and data quality.

• Follow all safety and procedural guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications for Success

This full-time, on-site contract role is based in Redwood City, CA; applicants must be able to work on-site.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to long-term roles

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.

• Comfort following detailed instructions and working independently.

• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting.

• Availability for one of the following shifts:

  • 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)

  • 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Monday–Friday)

  • Optional weekend shifts available based on business needs (paid overtime)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in robotics, lab operations, manufacturing, or similar hands-on roles.

• Familiarity with teleoperation or mechanical systems.

• Previous work in fast-paced, startup, or technical environments.

• Exposure to AI, robotics research, or data collection workflows.

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative robotics company focused on advancing intelligent automation through real-world data. With deep investment in robotics research and development, they are building the systems that will define the next generation of autonomous machines. Backed by strong funding and rapid organizational growth, they offer a rare opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge robotics innovation.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Pay

• Full-time schedule with consistent weekday shifts

• Optional weekend OT

• One catered meal per shift, plus kitchen/snacks available

• Spot and quarterly bonuses for quality performance

• Hands-on experience working directly with AI and robotics systems

• Opportunity to collaborate daily with engineers and researchers

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing robotics company building the next generation of intelligent machines. With deep investment in R&D, they provide a unique opportunity to work hands-on in a tech-driven, startup environment while contributing directly to robotics innovation.

Our Commitment to You

Ami Arroyo Recruiting is more than a recruiting firm—we’re a career partner. We take a personalized, transparent approach to every placement and are deeply committed to supporting our candidates at every step of the hiring process. Our goal is simple: to connect passionate people with meaningful, forward-looking opportunities.

We proudly embrace diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to status. While we are unable to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome all candidates authorized to work in the United States.