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Robotics QA Engineer

Robotics QA Engineer

CompanyChef Robotics
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$140000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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 step-by-step replication procedures, system logs, and video evidence.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 time-sensitive interactions between robotic components.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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