Data Collection Technician

FocusKPI is seeking a Data Collection Technician​​​​​ with Robots to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company. The client is seeking a Robotics Data Collection Contractor to support their Robot Intelligence Lab. In this role, you will operate robotic hardware and data-collection infrastructure to gather high-quality computer vision, teleoperation, and human-demonstration datasets for robotic tasks. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with robots, cameras, other sensors, and computers.

This is a hands-on position focused on collecting, validating, and organizing robotics data.

About focuskpi

FocusKPI is a US company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is also expected to follow experimental protocols and check with research scientists on the team when protocols are unclear.
• To help the team with data collection (data-driven work) Set up and calibrate cameras, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Help set up the computer vision annotation pipeline.
• Ensure synchronization of vision, robot state, and sensor data.
• Verify data quality and identify failed or corrupted demonstrations.
• Document experimental conditions and maintain accurate records.
• Organize, label, upload, and maintain detailed records about collected datasets.
• Perform routine hardware inspections and report equipment issues.

Requirements

• Assist with basic troubleshooting of robotics software and hardware Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any field; A Bachelor's degree in engineering is a huge plus 3-5 years of experience is ideal; 2-3 years of teleoperating robots is a minimum. requirement Prior experience working with robots (arms and humanoids) and teleoperation systems is required.
• Teleoperation experience with different kinds of robots for data collection, and Hands-on data collection experience with robots Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of ROS/ROS2 and familiarity with different sensors such as cameras, LiDARs , etc. No C2C resumes are considered Thank you!
• FocusKPI Hiring Team Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc.
• (FocusKPI) is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics practice and methodologies.

Work Location

Mountain View, CA (Onsite role, 5 days/week) Duration: 2.5-3 months (till end of this year), contract with a high possibility of extension next year depending on your performance Pay Range: $30 - 36/hr No C2C resumes are considered Responsibilities: Collect robot demonstration and environment survey data using predefined experimental protocols. Operate robots, grippers, and teleoperation devices.

Experience in Robot operation Experience with teleoperation devices and camera calibration .

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