Ultra · 1 month ago
Robot Laboratory Manager
Ultra is a company that builds practical, general-purpose robots focused on repetitive manipulation tasks. They are seeking a Robot Laboratory Manager to oversee the operations of their Robotics Lab, manage data collection projects, and pilot robots for testing new capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Own the day-to-day operations of our growing Robotics Lab:
Work with our engineering team to execute data collection projects
Manage the schedule of projects and ensure on-time completion
Coordinate work with our remote teleoperation team who pilot the robots to collect data
Keep the lab clean and organized, setting up for and transitioning between projects
Pilot our robots: become our expert robot pilot through rigorous practice. You’ll become the best person at the company at driving the robots in VR to test new capabilities
Build and maintain systems: assemble, repair, and upgrade hardware in the lab
Contribute to design: Help build our next-generation capabilities, from working with engineering to test new prototypes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience
Hands-on technical skills in assembly and debugging complex electromechanical + computer systems
Strong communication skills to manage lab access and priorities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience in executing data collection projects
Ability to manage project schedules and ensure on-time completion
Experience in coordinating work with remote teams
Ability to keep the lab clean and organized
Experience in piloting robots in VR
Ability to assemble, repair, and upgrade hardware
Experience in contributing to design and testing new prototypes
Preferred
Familiarity with VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3
Experience building and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and computer systems
Experience with prototyping, 3D design, 3D printing
Experience working in a corporate environment
Familiarity with common tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, etc.)
Excitement about VR and robot teleoperation
Avid gamer background
Company
Ultra
Ultra builds intelligent warehouse robots that are being deployed in warehouses today.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Y Combinator
2024-09-25Pre Seed· $0.5M
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