Robotics Data Collection Engineer

Client requires candidates to be on Optimal's W2 Only, no C2C or referral fees can be applied. Robotics Data Collection Enginee rWarren, MI | On-Site (5 days/week ) Position Summa ryJoin OEM's’ Automation, Robotics & Controls (ARC) AI team as a Robotics Data Collection Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with advanced robotic systems to collect, organize, and validate training data that enables AI-powered robotic manipulation in automotive manufacturing. You’ll contribute to building the datasets that power the next generation of intelligent manufacturing automation at their Warren, MI Technical Cente r. Key Responsibilit • iesCollect high-quality robot telemetry, sensor, and visual data from manufacturing robotic systems in lab and production-like environme • ntsOperate and monitor robotic systems, GELLO teleop interfaces, and data collection hardw • areOrganize, label, and validate data according to established annotation guidelines and quality standa • rdsPerform manual annotation and verification when necessary to generate high-quality ground truth lab • elsExecute data collection campaigns following documented protocols and experimental desi • gnsTroubleshoot data collection issues and document problems for engineering te • amsCollaborate with AI engineers, robotics engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure data meets model training requireme nts Required Qualificat • ionsCollege or bachelor’s degree in engineering, ME or EE prefe • rredAbility to work on-site at Warren Technical Center, 5 days per • weekAttention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures and documenta • tionReliability, accountability, and ability to work independently and as part of a • teamStrong, demonstrated hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial or collaborative robotic a • rms.Proficiency in Linux environments and basic scripting (e.g., Python) to interface with robotic systems and manage data pipeli • nes.Proven experience working directly with perception sensors and hardware, alongside a solid understanding of how to capture and validate high-quality sensor d ata. Preferred Qualifica • tionsExperience with robotics, manufacturing, or data colle • ctionFamiliarity with Python, Linux, or data tools (beneficial but not requ • ired)Experience operating or troubleshooting technical equi • pmentBasic understanding of machine learning, AI, or data annotation con • ceptsExperience in automotive or manufacturing environ ments What We OfferHands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics and AI tech nologyOpportunity to contribute to transformative manufacturing auto mationCollaborative team environment with world-class engineers and resea rchers Work Envi ronmentThis position is based at OEM’s Warren Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. You will work on-site 5 days per week in lab and manufacturing environments. The role involves standing, walking, and handling equipment. Safe work practices and adherence to OEM's safety standards are ess ential.