Robotics Systems Technician/Engineer, Soft Matter Institute - National Institute of Standards Professional Research Experience Program

$41,926 - $65,090/Yr

Georgetown University - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Robotics Systems Technician/Engineer position at Georgetown University involves conducting experiments and analyzing data related to 3D machine vision robotic systems. The role supports the development of standards for measuring depth error and resolution in robotic systems, particularly for bin-picking applications. This position is part of the NIST/GU PREP team, which promotes scientific training and collaboration among researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain robots (arms, mobile robots, exoskeletons).
• Operate and maintain measurement equipment (e.g., laser trackers, laser scanners, oscilloscopes).
• Assist in recording and analyzing test data and preparing test reports.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment, and repairs of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in performing market research for purchases required for the laboratories.
• Use CAD software to design parts, end-of-arm tooling, and fixtures.
• Record knowledge and best practices to help improve efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct tests in the laboratory as well as in the field, and preparing test reports.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree in physical sciences, engineering or related field (or a training certificate in robotics, engineering, or automation).
• Experience using gauge blocks and/or micrometers and a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience in using digital oscilloscopes, multimeters, and environmental monitoring instruments (thermometers, hygrometers, etc.).
• Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks.
• Experience in programming robots (using a teach pendant, hand guidance, and a command line interface).
• Experience using basic hand and power tools and operating safely in a laboratory environment.
• Experience using fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers.
• Ability to work without close supervision in a team environment.
• Experience in using software tools such as Matlab, Python, Excel (or other) to analyze data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in using dimensional measurement instruments (such as laser trackers, laser scanners, coordinate measurement machines, etc.).
• Experience in using Python, C++, C#, JAVA, etc. for programming/controlling robots.
• Experience in using the robot operating system (ROS) to program robots.
• Experience in using simulation software (e.g., MoveIT, RoboDK, etc.) to program robots.
• Experience with basic machine tools (e.g., drill press, band saw, lathe, etc.).
• Experience with programming and using CNC milling machines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life balance benefits
• Employee discounts
• Voluntary insurance options