Robotics, Warehouse Automation, Logistics, Artificial Intelligence

Junior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Charlestown, MAOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 2 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Junior Manufacturing Test Engineer
commissioning
configuration
final acceptance testing
test equipment
electrical measurement tools
technical procedures
electro-mechanical systems
production software
customer-specific configurations

Nice to have

robotics
process improvements
test process ownership

Role summary

Pickle Robot is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Test Engineer to automate supply chains with Physical AI. This entry-level, hands-on role involves supporting the commissioning, configuration, and final acceptance testing of robotic systems. Responsibilities include executing defined test and commissioning procedures on the floor, loading software, and working with test equipment. The ideal candidate has an aptitude for hands-on technical work with complex electro-mechanical systems and a willingness to learn robotics-specific systems. Prior robotics experience is a plus, not a requirement.

About Us

At Pickle Robot, we're on a mission to automate global supply chains with Physical AI. Our robots work alongside warehouse teams to unload trucks and containers — one of the toughest, most understaffed jobs in logistics — making the work safer, faster, and more efficient for the people doing it. Loading trucks comes next, followed by the Dill Autonomy Engine: generalized autonomy that will eventually orchestrate robots across entire logistics processes.

We’re looking for a Junior Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering team and support the commissioning, configuration, and final acceptance testing of our robotic systems. This is an entry-level, hands-on role—you’ll execute defined test and commissioning procedures on the floor, working closely with senior engineers and technicians as you build toward owning test processes independently.

What You’ll Do

Execute commissioning procedures on assembled robots per defined work instructions, including device configuration, calibration, and functional validation

Load production software and customer-specific configurations onto units per established procedures

Carry out Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures and record results accurately

Flag test failures, calibration issues, or unexpected results with enough detail for senior engineers to act on

Keep test and commissioning records complete, accurate, and current

Learn and follow safety protocols, especially around electrical systems, robotic motion, and emergency stop validation

Work alongside senior Test Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering to understand the “why” behind each test step, not just the “how”

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience

Comfortable working with test equipment, basic electrical measurement tools, and following detailed technical procedures

Strong attention to detail — this role is as much about catching when something doesn’t look right as it is about executing steps correctly

Clear and methodical written and verbal communication, especially for documenting test results and escalating issues

Foundational knowledge of command-line interfaces (CLI) and text editors

Willingness to learn the breadth of robotics-specific systems (networking, firmware, pneumatics) on the job — prior robotics experience is a plus, not a requirement

Aptitude for hands-on technical work with complex electro-mechanical systems

Inclination towards proactive process improvements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling required; occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment

Scripting experience to automate commissioning steps preferred

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

Pickle Perks

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation; paid federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary; company-covered travel expenses; and other perks to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

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