Robotics Data Collection Lead (Teleoperation)

Project Details:

• Location: 100% onsite, Palo Alto,
• Employment Type: Full-time, contract
• Working hours: 8 hours/day, 5 days a week
• Duration: Minimum 2-week with potential extension through year-end and beyond
• Compensation: US$50/hour

Overview

• Lead onsite data collection for a pilot using I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. Oversee daily workflows, coach operators, ensure data quality and safety, troubleshoot issues, and help refine SOPs as operations scale from 2 to 4–8 stations.

Key responsibilities

• Own daily run plans, station readiness, and output targets across stations.
• Coach teleoperators/HRI partners; conduct training refreshers and spot checks.
• Enforce SOPs and safety; drive continuous improvements to procedures and checklists.
• Monitor sessions for quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with client engineering/research teams; communicate blockers, risks, and needs.
• Maintain logs, metrics, and daily reports; manage inventory of props, sensors, consumables.
• Support pilot-to-scale planning (staffing, scheduling, station setup).

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation or HRI data collection.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, software, and process (ROS/Linux familiarity a plus).
• Proven ability to run day-to-day lab operations and coach for consistency and quality.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Comfortable with repetitive workflows, tight schedules, and safety-first practices.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to ~30 lbs.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with I2RT YAM or similar bimanual platforms.
• ROS, Linux, basic Python, or data QA tooling experience.
• SOP writing, process engineering, or lab management background.