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Chef Robotics · 7 months ago

Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Chef Robotics is on a mission to accelerate the advent of intelligent machines in the physical world, focusing on food automation. As a Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of automated test frameworks to ensure the performance, accuracy, and safety of robotics systems in commercial kitchens.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageMachine LearningRobotics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect and construct scalable automated test frameworks for robotic systems, encompassing the integration of hardware, software, and conveyor systems

Develop specialized testing frameworks tailored to food automation operations, including validation of picking and placement accuracy

Establish simulation environments to accurately replicate real-world production conditions and variations in packaging

Implement HMI interface automation to ensure thorough validation of operator interactions with packaging systems

Formulate comprehensive test strategies that address functional, performance, safety, and reliability aspects of robotic food automation systems

Define test coverage metrics and quality gates to be incorporated into continuous deployment pipelines

Establish automated regression test suites to validate system performance across a diverse range of product types and packaging scenarios

Develop methodologies for validating conveyor-robot synchronization and adherence to timing constraints

Develop and execute automated tests for robotic movements, vision system accuracy, and packaging precision

Construct automated tests for scenarios involving multi-robot coordination and conveyor handoffs

Implement data analysis tools to identify patterns in system performance and failure conditions

Mentor and provide guidance to junior QA engineers in automation best practices

Engage in collaborative efforts with robotics engineers to gain a comprehensive understanding of system architecture and to define testing requirements

Collaborate with product teams to translate customer requirements into detailed test scenarios

Partner with the platform team to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines for both software and firmware components

Proficiency in Python programming, with proven experience in utilizing test automation frameworks such as Pytest, Robot Framework, or similar

Experience with robot simulation tools (ROS, Gazebo) and a solid understanding of robotics control systems

Competence in utilizing CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines

Demonstrated experience testing systems involving conveyor integrations and industrial control interfaces

Comprehensive understanding of test automation principles, design patterns, and best practices

Experience in designing test frameworks from initiation for complex systems

Knowledge of performance testing methodologies and associated tools

Understanding of testing principles for safety-critical systems

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing methodologies

Experience with computer vision & machine learning testing

Experience with industrial automation or manufacturing systems

Familiarity with PLC testing and integration validation

Experience in testing multi-robot coordination

Background in packaging or production line automation

Qualification

QA automation engineeringPython programmingRobot simulation toolsCI/CD toolsTest automation frameworksPerformance testing methodologiesHardware-in-the-loop testingData analysisMentorshipCollaboration

Required

Minimum of seven years of experience in QA automation engineering, with at least three years specifically focused on robotics or automation systems