Data Collection Engineer / Robotics
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, Lansing, MI, United States
A robotics-focused engineering team is expanding its applied AI efforts within advanced manufacturing environments. This full-time, onsite opportunity centers on operating robotic systems and capturing the high-quality data required to train intelligent automation models. The role blends robotics, sensors, and data workflows in a real-world production setting.
This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of physical robotics and artificial intelligence—where your day-to-day work directly influences how machines learn and operate. The team is seeking someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, follows structured processes, and wants to see their contributions move quickly from experimentation to real impact. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge robotics platforms while collaborating with experienced engineers across AI, automation, and manufacturing.
Contract Duration: 12+ Months.
Required Skills & Experience
4+ years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting robotic systems
Comfort working onsite in a lab or production-like environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures
Experience working with sensors, hardware, or data collection systems
Familiarity with Linux environments
Engineering background or technical degree (mechanical, electrical, or related)
Desired Skills & Experience
Basic Python or scripting experience
Exposure to data annotation, validation, or labeling workflows
Understanding of robotics, automation, or manufacturing systems
Interest in AI or machine learning applications
Automotive or industrial experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Industrial & collaborative robotics operation
25% Sensor data collection & validation
20% Linux-based systems & tooling
15% Documentation, troubleshooting, and reporting
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-on technical work with robots and data systems
20% Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams
10% Process adherence, documentation, and quality checks
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of physical robotics and artificial intelligence—where your day-to-day work directly influences how machines learn and operate. The team is seeking someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, follows structured processes, and wants to see their contributions move quickly from experimentation to real impact. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge robotics platforms while collaborating with experienced engineers across AI, automation, and manufacturing.
Contract Duration: 12+ Months.
Required Skills & Experience
4+ years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting robotic systems
Comfort working onsite in a lab or production-like environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures
Experience working with sensors, hardware, or data collection systems
Familiarity with Linux environments
Engineering background or technical degree (mechanical, electrical, or related)
Desired Skills & Experience
Basic Python or scripting experience
Exposure to data annotation, validation, or labeling workflows
Understanding of robotics, automation, or manufacturing systems
Interest in AI or machine learning applications
Automotive or industrial experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Industrial & collaborative robotics operation
25% Sensor data collection & validation
20% Linux-based systems & tooling
15% Documentation, troubleshooting, and reporting
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-on technical work with robots and data systems
20% Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams
10% Process adherence, documentation, and quality checks
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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