Lab Technician- Robotics

Job#: 2060343

Job Description:

Apex is hiring a Lab Technician for a contract position on site in Redmond, WA. This is a year long contract with potential to get extended 2 years

Rate: $28/hr w2

As a lab technician, you will wield the tools to build our bridge to the AR/VR universe. You support researchers using them to test, analyze and debug both prototype and production hardware. You will work closely with the research team to coordinate test methods, testing, and documentation for AR/VR hardware. You will be responsible for maintaining state-of-the-art research labs, including optical, robotics, and calibration spaces. You will oversee day to day operations for the labspace A successful candidate will be able to expand this role to additional responsibilities and impact beyond what is listed here.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with engineers to perform measurements on prototype and production systems including viewing optics, digital camera lenses, and tracking systems.
• Maintain a high level of documentation for test procedures and results.
• Oversee lab equipment installation and bring-up by interfacing with internal and external partners and vendors.
• Assist in space planning for lab reconfigurations to support evolving research projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Engineering background or equivalent technical experience
• Demonstrated performance in several of the skills listed below:
• Experience with robot control
• Experience in documenting test procedures and validation reports
• Experience with multiple aspects of camera systems including lens selection, data collection, camera calibration
• Fast learning about new equipment
• Familiarity with safety systems including interlocks, laser lockouts, and optical curtains

Excellent documentation and report writing skills

Excellent cross-functional teamwork skills

Logical and creative thinking

Energy and drive to work in a startup environment
Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software for controlling lab equipment (e.g. LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, ROS, etc.)
• Familiarity in physics and optics
• Familiarity with optical systems (interferometers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, etc)

Tasks this role would cover:

• Bring up and maintain lab infrastructure + equipment
• Control light source operation, and safety equipment (lasers, high intensity lights)
• Calibrated illumination sources
• Automated illumination sources (DMX controlled, dimmed)
• Robotic arm and track (UR10 robot) including safety systems, programming, etc.

Camera testing and characterization

• Maintain test and calibration charts
• Run calibration software suite
• Perform standard IMATEST measurements on camera modules/systems
• Power measurement of modules

Polarization data collection

• Capture data with rig in various environments:
• DLR apartment
• Office space
• In the wild (outdoors, at rented property)

Controlled capture with robot arm

Manage data organization

Gaia/Manifold

Robot arm data collection

Capture sequence data for various projects with robot arm

Superresolution (SG, SSG, MR)

SLAM tracking

Depth sensing

Manage and organ equipment inventory

Measurement equipment (light meters, DMMs, etc.)

Prototype inventory

Optical equipment inventory + organization (lenses, mounts, OTS cameras, etc.)

Some skills/experience to have:

• Engineering/technical background
• Experience with camera systems
• Familiarity with electronics equipment
• Coding experience (python, C + +)
• Any robotics experience
• Familiarity with IT systems and infrastructure

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.