Teleoperations Technician

Description

About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Teleoperations Technician to support robotic teleoperations and data-collection
activities. In this role, you will prepare and verify the teleoperations setup, launch the data-collection interface,
operate tasks through the teleoperations GUI, and help maintain safe, reliable robot operation throughout each run.
The ideal candidate has practical experience with data teleoperations, robotics operations, lab or industrial
automation, or a similar hands-on technical environment. This is an execution-focused role: success depends on
careful system checks, consistent use of standard procedures, attention to data quality, and immediate response to
safety or equipment issues.
What youll do
Inspect the camera system before each teleoperations session, including camera angle, field of view, physical
connections, and system availability.
Verify that the main teleoperations system and connected equipment are ready for operation.
Use documented commands on Linux system to launch the teleoperations data collection GUI.
Start tasks through the teleoperations GUI and monitor the robot as it executes the assigned activity.
Support pick-and-place and similar tasks by resetting the scene, repositioning objects or task elements, and rerunning
tasks when required.
Monitor task execution for unexpected robot behavior, system errors, camera issues, or other conditions that could
affect safety or data quality.
Draft observation to the minute details as much as possible about robot observation.
Use the Fanuc teach pendant to move the robot to a safe, recoverable position and reset the task.
Record task outcomes, failures, resets, and relevant observations accurately and consistently.
Escalate recurring hardware, software, connectivity, or safety issues to the appropriate engineering or operations team.
Follow all site safety requirements, equipment procedures, data-collection protocols, and shift handoff expectations.

Skills

teleoperation, data, linux, robotics

Top Skills Details

teleoperation,data,linux,robotics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required qualifications
Demonstrated hands-on experience with data teleoperations, robotics operations, robot-assisted data collection,
industrial automation, or a closely related activity.
Experience working with camera-based systems and checking hardware connections or system readiness before
operation.
Comfort using Linux command-line tools and following documented startup and recovery procedures.
Ability to operate technical software interfaces carefully and consistently while monitoring a physical robotic system.
Strong safety awareness
Ability to troubleshoot methodically, stay focused during repetitive task execution, and document issues clearly.
Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, operators, and shift partners during handoffs and issue escalation.
Preferred qualifications
Experience starting, hosting, or monitoring Docker containers and services.
Familiarity with Linux System.
Experience with Fanuc robots and Fanuc teach pendant.
Experience with robotic manipulation tasks such as pick-and-place.
Familiarity with basic robot recovery, scene reset, or task replay workflows.
Experience working in a robotics lab, manufacturing environment, test facility, or other safety-sensitive technical
setting

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain View, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain View, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mountain View,CA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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