Robotics Automation Test Engineer | Chatsworth, CA | $115K-$135K

Robotics Automation Test Engineer | Chatsworth, CA | $115K-$135K

Role Overview

An advanced manufacturing and robotics company in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Robotics Automation Test Engineer to lead validation, quality assurance, and release readiness for robotics and industrial automation systems operating in production environments.

This role is heavily focused on system-level testing, automation validation, and deployment readiness for hardware-integrated automation cells. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with robotics systems, troubleshooting integrated environments, and ensuring production systems meet reliability, performance, and safety standards before deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead validation and quality assurance efforts for robotics and automation platforms
• Develop and maintain system test plans, validation procedures, and release criteria
• Perform functional, system-level, and acceptance testing on automation cells
• Evaluate release readiness for production deployments
• Support deployment of software and control system updates
• Improve automated testing workflows and validation coverage
• Conduct testing on both development and live production systems
• Troubleshoot integrated system issues involving software, robotics, and controls
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on system improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing and deployment reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  OR equivalent practical experience
• Experience testing software or automation systems
• Experience developing test scripts, test plans, or validation procedures
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks or tools
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to diagnose issues across integrated hardware/software systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robotics or industrial automation systems
• Experience with hardware-integrated environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and controlled software releases
• Experience supporting system rollouts and operational deployments
• Comfortable working in fast-paced engineering environments
• Exposure to production automation cells or industrial controls preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $115,000-$135,000 annually
• Full-time onsite opportunity
• High-impact engineering role
• Exposure to advanced robotics and automation technologies
• Opportunity to work directly with production automation systems

Industry & Environment

• Advanced manufacturing and robotics environment
• Integrated software, controls, and automation systems
• Production-critical operational environment
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Fast-paced, innovation-driven culture

Additional Information

• Onsite role in Chatsworth, CA
• Hands-on engineering and validation environment
• Strong opportunity for growth within robotics and automation
• Critical role supporting production system reliability and deployment readiness