# Manufacturing Test Engineer Co-Op

**Company:** [Boston Dynamics](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-companies/boston-dynamics)
**Location:** Waltham Office (POST)
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Intern
**Employment type:** Internship
**Salary:** USD 32–37/hr
**Category:** Engineering
**Listed:** 2026-11-09

[View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/manufacturing-test-engineer-co-op-R3360)

## What you'll do

- Design, construct, document, and run test sets on electromechanical parts
- Conduct troubleshooting and failure analysis on the production floor
- Collect, analyze, and present test performance data to stakeholders
- Support station duplication, maintenance, and deployments for repair teams

## What you need

- In progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field
- Familiarity with Python test software development on Windows or Linux
- Experience with mechatronics and electromechanical systems testing
- Knowledge of firmware, automation, and controls using Python or C++
- Experience with lean manufacturing or six sigma

## Job description

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. We embody cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence in advanced robotics, quickly moving from the research lab into increasingly impactful roles across industrial spaces.

  

The Manufacturing Test Engineering team seeks a Test Engineering Co-Op to design, document and deploy test equipment to build some of the most capable and amazing robots.This role provides hands-on design and technical support to a peer group of Manufacturing Test Engineers. You will work alongside the Technical Operations team to deploy test equipment, software, and procedures for both in-line and end-of-line production testing. You will be paired with a senior mentor to guide your project work and ensure a strong learning experience throughout your term.

  

### **Logistics:**

-   **Duration:** 6 months
-   **Schedule:** 40 hours per week

  

### **How you will make an impact:**

-   Working within a team of engineers to design, construct, document, and run test sets on electromechanical parts and assemblies.
-   Conduct troubleshooting and failure analysis efforts on the production floor to improve engineering and assemblies design as well as supplier quality.
-   Collect, analyze, and present test performance data to both operations and engineering stakeholders for continuous improvement.
-   Support station duplication, maintenance, and deployments for repair and service teams.

  

### **Required Skills & Experience:**

-   Familiarity with test software development using programming languages such as Python in both Windows or Linux environments.
-   In progress Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

  

### **Preferred Skills & Experience:**

-   Solid mechatronics fundamentals with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing PCBAs or subsystem test stands used for hardware and software validation.
-   Experience in the test and debugging of complex electromechanical systems.
-   General experience in firmware, automation, and controls, utilizing software tools including Python, C++, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino.
-   Data analysis and visualization.
-   Experience working with manufacturing team members to create test plans and procedures for complex electromechanical assemblies on final assembly lines.
-   Experience working with software and control teams in robotics manufacturing test development.
-   Experience with lean manufacturing and/or six sigma.
-   Familiarity with using a PLM (e.g. Arena).

  
  

The pay range for this position is between $32 to $37 per hour. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

## Other open roles at Boston Dynamics

- [Staff Integration Project Manager](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/staff-integration-project-manager-R3361) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Senior Staff ML Engineer, Spot](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/senior-staff-ml-engineer-spot-R3359) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Senior Staff Customer Success Manager - Warehouse Robotics](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/senior-staff-customer-success-manager-warehouse-robotics-R3354) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [CNC Machinist, III](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/cnc-machinist-iii-R3353) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Senior Staff Audio Machine Learning Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/senior-staff-audio-machine-learning-engineer-R3349) — Waltham, MA

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