R&D Material Handler (Robotics)

BlackTree Technical Group
Waltham, MA, United States
about 1 month ago
Apply on www.indeed.com
Prepare application

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$62,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Spreadsheets Computer Literacy Inventory Management Software Salesforce.Com

Job description

As an R&D Material Handler at you will be part of a small, fast-moving robotics team, supporting our Prototype Operations by managing the movement of critical parts and materials for prototype builds. In this role, you will work closely with the Inventory Control Specialist and build technicians to ensure the timely delivery, organization, and tracking of materials in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Day to day activities:

  • Prepare and pick materials for builds, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to the build team.

  • Transport components, subassemblies, and circuit boards between inventory, build teams, and electrical technicians for rework and testing.

  • Move completed or unused parts back to inventory, updating records to maintain inventory accuracy.

  • Assist in tracking and verifying material availability, reporting shortages or discrepancies to the Inventory Control Specialist.

  • Safely move materials between storage areas, build spaces, and test stations using appropriate handling methods.

  • Support continuous improvements in material flow, organization, and tracking to enhance efficiency in a dynamic R&D environment.

Requirements

  • Experience in material handling, kitting, or logistics in an R&D, prototype, or technical environment.

  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Salesforce, Tulip or equivalent for inventory tracking.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple material flow tasks.

  • Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and operating material handling equipment.

  • Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets) for tracking and communication.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with technicians and inventory staff., * Do you have experience working in an R&D or Prototype environment?

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on www.indeed.com
Prepare application

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

3:42 min

Addressing educational gaps and retaining early female technological talent

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

1:32 min

Recognizing the persistence and utility of spreadsheet applications

John Bettiol · World Congress 2022

2:21 min

Automating grocery fulfillment centers and warehouse routing

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

6:10 min

Transitioning agile recruiting teams away from manual spreadsheet management

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:34 min

Integrating humanoid robots alongside human warehouse workers

Bernd Datler Bernd Datler +3 · World Congress 2026 Europe

1:52 min

Navigating complex spreadsheets inside terminal environments

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all