Robotics Test & Validation Engineer

Overview

Akkodis is recruiting for a Robotics Test & Validation engineer for a manufacturer in the Warren, MI area. This is an onsite contract position with a pay range of $43 an hour to $48 an hour depending on education, experience. We are seeking Robotics Test & Validation Engineer to join our Advanced Development team. In this role, you will develop innovative test frameworks for robotics, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), simulation-driven validation, and continuous safety monitoring.

You will define new performance metrics for intelligent collaborative robots such as adaptability, robustness, and trustworthiness. You will work with Robotics Intelligence to validate early prototypes and with AI & Simulation to benchmark AI models before deployment.

• Design and implement test plans to validate AI models and robotic systems.
• Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and performance.
• Analyze test data to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop test frameworks including HIL and simulation-driven validation.
• Define performance metrics for intelligent robotic systems.
• Validate early prototypes with Robotics Intelligence.
• Benchmark AI models with AI & Simulation teams.

• 5+ years of experience in robotics testing and validation.
• Strong background in HIL testing and simulation environments.
• Experience with safety monitoring and performance benchmarking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience with intelligent collaborative robots and performance metrics.
• Track record of innovation in test frameworks.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

If interested, forward resume to tina.j

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers