Introduction
iRobot is seeking passionate and bright individuals to join our Design Assurance Engineering team within the iRobot Labs (R&D Innovation) engineering organization. We are looking for a Design Verification & Test engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on prototyping and test environment. This role is uniquely split between New Product Integration (NPI) and Innovation, requiring both structured execution and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.You will support China-based NPI teams in validating product readiness for launch, while also partnering with US & China-based Innovation teams to validate emerging technologies. Success in this role requires strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to leverage modern tools to solve evolving, often undefined problems.
This role is based in Bedford, MA and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams in China.
Your work will have a direct impact on iRobot’s product portfolio and roadmap.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and implement test methods, procedures, and fixtures for new product development
- Execute product and subsystem testing; analyze, document, and communicate results clearly
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to validate product performance and reliability
- Coordinate test activities across internal and external resources
- Partner with Innovation teams to evaluate and validate early-stage concepts and emerging technologies
- Define test strategies in ambiguous or loosely defined problem spaces
- Rapidly prototype test approaches and iterate based on learnings
- Leverage AI and modern software tools to improve workflows, automate analysis, and accelerate problem solving
- Operate as a self-directed problem solver, independently identifying gaps and driving solutions forward
- Manage multiple exploratory efforts simultaneously, applying strong prioritization and project management skills
- Support transition from development to scalable test execution (local and global)
To Be Successful You Will Have:
- 3–5 years of experience developing and executing test methods and analyzing results, especially on robotic and/or consumer products
- BS in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience working with electromechanical systems that include complex software behaviors
- Experience in statistical analysis of test results
- Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
- Experience with specialized test equipment and test fixture hardware/software (thermal chambers, HALT chambers, vibration tables, power analyzers, pneumatics, PLC, Raspberry Pi, LabVIEW, C#, etc.).
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation (schematics, drawings, etc.)
- Proficient with mechanical and electrical tools used in product development of electromechanical systems (common hand tools, drills, presses, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly synthesize and present complex technical data
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
- Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Effective project management and prioritization capabilities
- Experience collaborating with China-based teams is highly preferred.
- Mandarin language proficiency is a plus.
In Return You Can Expect:
- To work on the Innovation organization leading the technology roadmap of a top robotics company.
- To work on the cutting edge of robotics with the largest installed base of consumer robots
- To be welcomed as an integral part of a team dedicated to building robots
- Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff including leading scientists
- A work environment filled with committed researchers and engineers who value and act on new ideas
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years developing and executing test methods and analyzing results for robotic and/or consumer products
- BS in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience with electromechanical systems including complex software behaviors
- Experience in statistical analysis of test results
- Strong programming skills and experience with data analysis tools (Python preferred, e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
- Experience with specialized test equipment and fixture hardware/software (thermal chambers, HALT chambers, vibration tables, power analyzers, pneumatics, PLC, Raspberry Pi, LabVIEW, C#, etc.)
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation (schematics, drawings)
- Proficiency with mechanical and electrical development tools (hand tools, drills, presses, multimeter, oscilloscope)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize and present complex technical data
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and strong structured problem-solving skills
- Effective project management and prioritization capabilities
- Experience collaborating with China-based teams
- Mandarin language proficiency
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; employer will not sponsor visas
What We Do
iRobot®, the leading global consumer robot company, designs and builds robots that empower people to do more both inside and outside of the home. iRobot created the home robot cleaning category with the introduction of its Roomba® Robot Vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 31 million robots worldwide. iRobot's product line, including the Roomba and the Braava® family of mopping robots, feature proprietary technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. iRobot engineers are building an ecosystem of robots and technologies to enable the smart home. iRobot stands firmly against racial discrimination and social injustice. At our company, everyone has a voice and we are committed to equality, inclusiveness, respect and kindness. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. iRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please send an email to: [email protected].
