Robotics Test & Validation Engineer

Robotics Test & Validation Engineer

Onsite - This position requires the employee to be onsite full-time.

The Role

We are seeking Robotics Test & Validation Engineer to join our Advanced Development team within the Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC). In this role, you will develop innovative test frameworks for robotics, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), simulation-driven validation, and continuous safety monitoring. You will define new performance metrics for intelligent collaborative robots such as adaptability, robustness, and trustworthiness. You will work with Robotics Intelligence to validate early prototypes and with AI & Simulation to benchmark AI models before deployment.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement test plans to validate AI models and robotic systems.
• Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and performance.
• Analyze test data to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop test frameworks including HIL and simulation-driven validation.
• Define performance metrics for intelligent robotic systems.
• Validate early prototypes with Robotics Intelligence.
• Benchmark AI models with AI & Simulation teams.

Skills

Validation, Robotics, HIL, Develop Test Framework, simulation, safety monitoring, robotics testing, robotics validation, AI

Additional Skills & Qualifications

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience with intelligent collaborative robots and performance metrics.
• Track record of innovation in test frameworks.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.