Validation Engineer II
Core
Define test procedures, acceptance criteria, and measurement plans for humanoid robot subsystems, then execute tests on rigs to acquire data and produce engineering reports.
Role type
Validation Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Structured test procedures, acceptance criteria, measurement plans, and validated data for HMND-01 Alpha humanoid robots
Domain
Robotics / Mechatronics / Hardware Validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test procedure authoring, acceptance criteria definition, DAQ system configuration, electromechanical measurement, mechanical measurement (force, displacement, stress), root cause analysis, CAD (SolidWorks/Fusion 360), supplier liaison
Preferred skills
Light fabrication (lathe, mill, drill), Python/MATLAB scripting, structured RCA techniques (5-Why, FMEA), 5S management
Technologies
National Instruments, Dewesoft, HBK, Load Cells, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, Encoders, CMM, Dial Gauges
Responsibilities
Author test procedures and plans from engineering requirements; configure and operate DAQ systems and sensors; execute tests on electromechanical rigs; analyze data and write engineering reports; perform root cause analysis on failures; coordinate with external test houses
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
