Senior Robotics QA Engineer | Autonomous Mobile Robot Testing
This innovative organization stands at the forefront of robotics accessibility, dominating Japan's pick-assist autonomous mobile robot sector. Their groundbreaking Robot Assistants product line has redefined Autonomous Storage and Retrieval Systems by masterfully balancing superior performance with unprecedented adaptability.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and execute comprehensive test scenarios for complex components within Autonomous Storage and Retrieval Systems.
- Develop sophisticated integration testing protocols across hardware-software boundaries.
- Implement automated validation suites that ensure consistent quality across product iterations.
- Design edge-case testing strategies that anticipate real-world challenges.
- Collaborate with product management to thoroughly understand customer workflows and operational patterns.
- Proactively develop test methodologies that ensure robustness in diverse deployment environments.
- Create detailed documentation of system behaviors under various conditions.
- Establish performance benchmarks based on customer usage patterns.
- Report system defects with precise reproduction steps and environmental context.
- Partner with software engineering to verify resolution effectiveness.
- Enable field engineers through comprehensive deployment guides and troubleshooting protocols.
- Serve as the critical technical bridge between on-site implementation teams and development groups.
- Analyze testing metrics to identify systemic quality patterns.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization for robotics applications.
- Participate in post-deployment reviews to refine quality assurance methodologies.
- Develop innovative approaches to robotic systems testing.
Required Skills
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in robotics quality assurance or comparable complex systems testing.
- Demonstrated proficiency with ROS (Robot Operating System) and ROS 2 frameworks and tools.
- Practical expertise in web application testing methodologies and techniques.
- Proven experience testing large-scale heterogeneous systems with multiple interdependent components.
- Exceptional analytical capabilities with demonstrated ability to decompose complex problems.
- Advanced proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and command-line operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability in acquiring proficiency with emerging technologies.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and diagnostics (TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets).
- Self-directed work approach with ability to translate strategic objectives into tactical test plans.
- Superior communication skills, including translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- Experience with simulation environments for robotic systems testing (Gazebo, Webots).
- Japanese language proficiency for enhanced team integration.
- Familiarity with collaborative robotics safety standards and testing protocols.
- Experience with multi-robot coordination systems or swarm robotics validation.
Why Join?
By joining this innovative team, you'll position yourself at the vanguard of robotics innovation, developing quality assurance frameworks that enable autonomous systems to operate flawlessly in critical environments. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability of next-generation robotic assistants deployed across Japan's most advanced industries.