Senior Robotics Data Collection Engineer - Only W2

Role: Senior Robotics Data Collection Engineer Location: Warren, MI (Onsite from Day 1) Job Type: W2 Contract Main Skills: Senior Robotics Data Collection Engineer (MLE, Python, Cloud exp, Linux) Key Responsibilities • Collect high-quality robot telemetry, sensor, and visual data from manufacturing robotic systems in lab and production-like environments. • Operate and monitor robotic systems, GELLO teleop interfaces, and data collection hardware. • Organize, label, and validate data according to established annotation guidelines and quality standards. • Perform manual annotation and verification when necessary to generate high-quality ground truth labels. • Execute data collection campaigns following documented protocols and experimental designs. • Troubleshoot data collection issues and document problems for engineering teams. • Collaborate with AI engineers, robotics engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure data meets model training requirements. Required Qualifications • College or bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred). • Attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures and documentation. • Strong, demonstrated hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial or collaborative robotic arms. • Proficiency in Linux environments and basic scripting (e.g., Python) to interface with robotic systems and manage data pipelines. • Proven experience working directly with perception sensors and hardware, with a solid understanding of capturing and validating high-quality sensor data. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with robotics, manufacturing, or data collection. • Familiarity with Python, Linux, or data tools (beneficial but not required). • Experience operating or troubleshooting technical equipment. • Basic understanding of machine learning, AI, or data annotation concepts. • Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.