Lead Validation & Testing Engineer - Mobile Robotics

About the Role<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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ANSCER Robotics is looking for a technically sharp and ownership\-driven Lead \u2013 AMR Validation & Testing to spearhead hardware and software validation of our Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). This is a hands\-on technical leadership role \u2014 you will be in the trenches running tests, debugging systems, and simultaneously guiding a team of test engineers to deliver robust, shipment\-ready robots.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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You will own the full validation lifecycle: from sensor bring\-up and embedded logic verification to system\-level FAT/SAT execution, safety compliance, and continuous process improvement. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Technical Leadership & Team Management<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Validation & Test Engineers working on AMR hardware and software validation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Plan and allocate testing tasks aligned to project milestones and FAT/SAT schedules<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Act as the technical go\-to for debugging complex hardware/software issues within the team<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Foster a zero\-defect mindset and drive accountability across the team<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Hardware Validation<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Perform hands\-on testing of AMR hardware: chassis, electromechanical assemblies, wiring, connectors, battery systems, and power distribution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Validate sensors: LiDAR, IMU, wheel encoders, and safety scanners <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Verify electrical/electronics subsystems against design specifications and safety standards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Software & System Integration Testing<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Validate embedded system logic, PLC I/O, and firmware behaviour across robot operating modes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Execute system\-level integration tests covering robot navigation, obstacle avoidance, fleet communication, and mission execution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Test software builds in both simulation and real\-world environments; log, triage, and track defects through resolution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Familiarity with ROS/ROS2\-based software stacks is a strong advantage<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Compliance & Safety Validation<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Ensure AMR systems comply with: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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ISO 3691\-4 \u2013 Industrial truck safety for AMRs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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ISO 13849 \u2013 Functional safety of control systems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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CE certification requirements for European market readiness<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Apply functional safety concepts: PL, SIL, STO, MTTFd, and CCF in validation activities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Quality & Process Excellence<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Author and review test plans, test cases, and validation protocols for existing/new robot platforms and features<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Own FAT and SAT documentation, sign\-off, and customer\-facing reporting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) to closure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Continuously improve testing methodologies, tooling, and traceability practices<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Maintain quality documentation aligned with internal QMS and customer requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Cross\-functional Collaboration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Interface daily with Design, Controls, Production, Controls, and Software teams to resolve issues and accelerate validation cycles s<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>erve as the bridge between engineering and quality \u2014 translating test findings into actionable engineering feedback<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
4\u20136 years of experience in testing & validation roles in robotics, industrial automation, or mechatronics.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Hands\-on experience writing and executing structured test plans and validation reports<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Strong hands\-on experience with AMR or mobile robot systems (hardware and software)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Proficiency in: <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Electrical/electronics hardware testing and debug<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Sensor validation: LiDAR, IMU, encoders, safety scanners<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Industrial communication protocols: CAN, Ethernet/IP<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Solid understanding of functional safety (ISO 13849, PL/SIL, STO, MTTFd, CCF)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Strong analytical and systematic debugging skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Exposure to DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Familiarity with Six Sigma, QC tools, and risk assessment frameworks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience working with CE certification processes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Prior experience in a product robotics company or manufacturing automation environment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Experience with ROS/ROS2 preferred<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Education<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Other Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Flexibility to work in shifts based on project requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>

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Career Growth<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and continuous learning.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Collaborative Culture<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Work with a passionate and skilled team in a dynamic environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Competitive Perks<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Industry\-standard salary, bonuses, and health benefits.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Inclusive Workplace<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2013 We are an equal\-opportunity employer committed to diversity.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Equal Opportunity Employer<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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ANSCER Robotics is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>welcome applicants from all backgrounds<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected category. We believe in providing<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>equal opportunities based on merit, skills, and business needs<\/span><\/span><\/b>.<\/span>
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