Robot Operator @ Aerotek

🤖 Robot Operator | $30-$32/HR | Help Test & Improve Next-Generation Humanoid Robots

🚀 Now Hiring Robot Operators in the Sunnyvale / San Jose Area!

Location: Sunnyvale, CAPay: $30/hr (Day & Swing Shifts) | $32/hr (Overnight Shift)Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days Per Week | Weekend Availability Required

Be Part of the Future of Robotics & AI

We're seeking detail-oriented individuals to help test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and validate cutting-edge humanoid robots. This role is a unique blend of robot operation, quality assurance, and troubleshooting, where you'll work hands-on with some of the most advanced robotics technology being developed today.If you enjoy figuring out why something isn't working correctly, identifying issues, following testing procedures, and helping improve technology, this is an opportunity to break into one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Robot Operator, you'll help ensure humanoid robots are performing safely, consistently, and according to engineering expectations before deployment.

Responsibilities

• Operate humanoid robots through structured testing scenarios and performance evaluations
• Execute test plans designed by engineering teams and validate robot functionality
• Identify, document, and escalate software, hardware, or performance-related issues
• Perform quality checks to verify robots are meeting operational and performance benchmarks
• Investigate abnormal robot behavior and assist with basic troubleshooting efforts
• Collect detailed test data, logs, and observations using computer-based tracking systems
• Work closely with engineers to reproduce issues and provide feedback that supports product improvements
• Maintain accuracy and consistency while performing repetitive testing in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Backgrounds

This role is a great fit for candidates with experience in:

• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Control (QC)
• Testing & Validation
• Manufacturing & Production
• Mechanical or Electrical Assembly
• Robotics & Automation
• Warehouse Operations
• Data Collection & Documentation
• Technical Troubleshooting

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

🤖 Work hands-on with advanced humanoid robots every day🔍 Perform real-world testing, validation, and quality investigations🛠 Gain experience troubleshooting complex robotic systems alongside engineers💰 Earn $30-$32/hr📈 Build valuable experience in the rapidly growing AI and robotics industry🧠 Develop technical skills in robot operations, testing, diagnostics, and issue tracking👨💻 Collaborate directly with engineering teams helping shape the future of robotics🚀 Join a company at the forefront of AI-driven automation

Ready to Help Build the Future?

If you're naturally curious, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy troubleshooting technical issues, this is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on with groundbreaking robotics technology while developing highly sought-after skills in testing, validation, and quality assurance.

Apply today and help bring the next generation of humanoid robots to life. 🤖🚀

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.