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Lab Engineer / Robotics Engineer

The Brixton Group, Inc.

Boston, MA • 10/28/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Duration: 6+ months
Location: Onsite -Wilmington, MA orNorth Reading, MA orWoburn, MA

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in a technical lab, robotics, electro-mechanical, automation, or hardware testing environment.
  • Experience of operating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory and electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with electro-mechanical systems, control systems, PLCs, I/O systems, and lab equipment.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware rework, repair, prototype fabrication, assembly, and component testing.
  • Experience managing day-to-day lab operations, including:
    Lab equipment and supplies, Material inventory and stocking, Workstation PCs, webcams, and related lab systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD designs, schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures, and SOPs
  • Experience following lab safety procedures and protocols, including equipment interlocks, lockout/tagout, and other safety controls.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to document test results, equipment issues, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  • Ability to work independently while supporting engineers, technicians, and cross-functional hardware/robotics teams.
Responsibilities:
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic test equipment, fixtures, and lab systems.
  • Repair robots and perform hardware rework to keep testing on schedule.
  • Build, test, and validate robotic prototypes and components.
  • Use motion capture systems, test fixtures, and lab instruments for testing.
  • Prepare test reports, work instructions, and troubleshooting documents.
  • Identify lab issues and improve processes, workflows, and test efficiency.
  • Support the setup and launch of new lab spaces and test stations.
  • Follow all required lab safety procedures and protocols.

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