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Robotics Operations Engineer I, First Shift

Lila Sciences· Physical Intelligence
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Cambridge, MA$75.6k - $109.2kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Supports deployment and day-to-day operation of Lila’s production robot fleet, ensuring safe, reliable operation and rapid response in production environments. Based in a lab production environment with expanding fleet operating hours; role starts on 9am-5pm and transitions to first shift 6am-2pm as fleet hours grow.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor robot behavior during live production operations.
  • Intervene quickly and safely to pause, stop, or reset robots when needed.
  • Document logs, sensor output, video, and reproduction steps for incident escalation.
  • Perform minor robot maintenance, including cabling, sensor swaps, fasteners, and basic component replacement.
  • Execute robot swap procedures, validate spare units, and return robots to production readiness.
  • Maintain accurate records of robot health, incidents, maintenance actions, and fleet status.
  • Translate field observations into clear priorities for robotics software and hardware fixes.
  • Identify recurring failure patterns and recommend improvements that reduce downtime.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience working with robotic systems through work experience, technical programs, internships, academic robotics teams, or equivalent practical exposure.
  • Solid grasp of core robotics concepts, including kinematics, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
  • Working experience with ROS2, including nodes, topics, launch files, and debugging or introspection tools.
  • Comfortable with basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including cabling, connectors, sensors, and fasteners.
  • Strong observational skills and sound judgment for quick, safe decisions during live operation.
  • Clear written communication skills for documenting issues and reporting to engineering teams.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Flexibility to begin on a standard 9am-5pm schedule and transition to first shift coverage, 6am-2pm, as fleet operating hours expand.

Skills

Required:Robotics systems experienceCore robotics concepts (kinematics, sensors, actuators, control systems)ROS2Mechanical/electrical troubleshootingDocumentation & reporting

Benefits

  • Full-time U.S. employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with holidays; paid parental leave; educational assistance program; commuter benefits including bike share memberships; company subsidized lunch program.
  • International benefits tailored to region; USD salary ranges apply to U.S.-based positions; international salaries set to local market.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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