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Robotics Data Collection Operator, Shift Lead - Santa Clara

Cobot· Operations
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Santa Clara$22/hr - $23/hrTemporaryPosted 3w ago

About the role

Role supporting AI data collection efforts for next-generation collaborative mobile robots. Operates on-site in Santa Clara, leading shifts, coordinating data collection tasks, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines to ensure high-quality datasets.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a peer lead during assigned shifts by helping coordinate day-to-day data collection work, supporting and coaching teammates, answering questions, and escalating issues as needed to keep the team running smoothly.
  • Manipulate robotic arms to perform a variety of assigned tasks while collecting accurate, high-quality data used to support AI and robotics development.
  • Create and follow task prompts, troubleshoot issues, and use problem-solving skills to improve task execution and data quality.
  • Use creativity to explore different approaches, scenarios, and task variations to help generate and valuable datasets.
  • Learn from engineers across AI, software, test, mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ideal for recent STEM university graduates or students in STEM programs.
  • Demonstrated interest in robotics/engineering through school, projects, clubs, or hobbies.
  • Experience leading a shift or team in fast-paced settings (e.g., shift lead, key holder, peer coach/trainer).
  • Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Enjoys fast-paced, collaborative startup environments.
  • Onsite availability in Santa Clara, CA for day or evening shift (40 hrs/week).
  • Reliable transportation to Santa Clara, CA office.
  • US work authorization.
  • Preferred: prior robotics/engineering experience through school projects or clubs (FIRST, VEX, Science Olympiad).

Skills

Required:Shift leadershipData collectionRobotic arm manipulationProblem solving

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored health benefits after 90 days of employment.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Cobot

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Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators defining the future of robot interaction. Real-World Applicability. Predictable Behaviors. Brilliant Hardware.

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