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# SJ Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer III

- **Company:** Kawasaki Robotics USA Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Regression Testing, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Logging, Test Scripts
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d1a52cf4-5ab2-4e4d-afc2-57d42e8b81f1/sj-robotics-test-reliability-engineer-iii

## About the Role

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position., * Bachelor's Degree in ME, EE, IE or Manufacturing Engineering

 * 5-10 years' experience in Testing & Reliability engineering, data acquisition and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems (preferably in semiconductor and robotics)
 * Understanding of mechanical systems, general engineering concepts and quality concepts & principles
 * Basic skills in scripting and programming in Python, C++ or Matlab
 * Proficient with instrumentation and computer tools for data collection (serial data loggers)
 * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
 * Excellent Communication, organization & time management skills
 * Ability to work with limited supervision
 * Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%

## Description

Robotics Test & Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving system performance through control tuning, reliability testing and comprehensive validation of electro-mechanical robots and controllers. Design and execute test plans, developing automated test scripts, implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Role Responsibilities

 * Enhances robot performance by tuning control systems
 * Generates reliability test plans and executes them
 * Conducts functional and reliability testing on single and multi-link robots and controllers
 * Performs firmware regression testing, identifies technical issues, and works with software engineering to resolve
 * Designs, fabricates, validates, qualifies, and sets up test equipment, jigs and fixtures
 * Creates test scripts to automate test conditions
 * Collects test data, performs analysis, and presents findings
 * Troubleshoot electrical & mechanical failures and malfunctions and reports finding
 * Investigates product failures, determines root cause, generates containment, plans & implements corrective actions
 * Initiates CIPs and process improvement projects and completes them in alignment with org. vision
 * Implements & maintains 5S methodologies and lean practices in the lab
 * Design & qualify test fixtures
 * Maintain a lean and organized lab environment
 * All other duties as assigned.