Quality Control Engineer - US (Chicago, IL)
About us
At Gideon, we're crafting the future of logistics, manufacturing & other industrial environments with cutting-edge AI and 3D vision-based autonomous robots. Our team is committed to automating complex operations, allowing people to shine in what they do best.
If you're ready to join us and be part of this journey, read on!
Our team consists of 100+ super-talented people, including top-notch experts in the field of hardware and software engineering, and is devoted to developing robots with a mission of making people's work easier.
We are an ambitious group of tech enthusiasts with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences, very excited and passionate about what we do! And above all, we cherish team spirit, constant learning and kindness. There is much more to learn, so we hope this piqued your curiosity!
About the role
As a Quality Control Engineer, you will support quality control activities throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, helping ensure our products meet internal and industry quality standards before they reach customers.
In this role, you will perform product and prototype testing to verify durability, functionality, and overall performance. You will help identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during manufacturing or testing, working closely with our manufacturing engineer and assembly technicians to ensure products meet quality requirements before shipment.
You will assist with inspections of mechanical and electrical assemblies, execute in-manufacturing checklists, and support final product testing to confirm systems are functioning correctly—from hardware components to software functionality. You will also perform system-level validation of robotic subsystems including sensors, safety systems, motion systems, and communication interfaces as part of the final hardware quality control process.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem solving, and collaborating with different teams to maintain high product quality.
Our working site is in Bolingbrook, Chicago area.
Responsibilities we’ll trust you with:
- Support quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process, from assembly to final product testing.
- Perform incoming goods inspection and report findings to suppliers through NCR reports.
- Perform product testing and basic troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems as part of the robot commissioning and validation process.
- Conduct quality inspections during production and on finished products using defined checklists and testing procedures.
- Execute system validation procedures including connectivity checks, sensor verification, safety system testing, and subsystem functional testing.
- Investigate quality issues and help document findings and potential solutions. Assisting with the commissioning of robotic systems when needed.
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers, R&D, and assembly technicians to support quality requirements during production.
- Participate in final product verification before customer delivery.
- Work with Linux-based systems and robotic components such as sensors, computing units, and actuators to verify proper functionality.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, tests, and results.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on testing procedures and manufacturing quality processes.
Your area of expertise:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in quality control, testing, system commissioning, manufacturing, or a related technical field (internships or relevant projects may also be considered).
- Basic understanding of electro-mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with measurement tools, inspection techniques, and basic testing procedures.
- Hands-on experience working with electrical circuits, sensors, or electromechanical assemblies (through work, university projects, or personal projects).
- Basic knowledge of Linux environments or command-line tools (e.g., Bash) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to testing and inspection.
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document testing results clearly.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Bonus points:
- Experience with autonomous mobile robots, automation, or robotics systems.
- Interest in learning more about robotic systems and understanding how different components interact to identify potential issues.
- Exposure to industrial control systems, PLC environments, or robotics debugging tools is a plus.
Steps in the selection process:
Introduction
Tell us about your experiences and interests, and we will tell you more about the position, about our team and Gideon as a whole. We cherish the individual approach to every candidate and we are always curious to hear how we fit into your plans!
Technical Assessment
This stage will show you how the actual job will look like and how you fit in. You will get an insight into technical details by completing the technical task and discussion with one of our senior experts.
Final interview
The final step is a more in-depth conversation where you will get a full picture of how your work in Gideon would look like and what kind of culture we cherish.
Offer!
If all goes well, this is when we send you the offer with the information and details about compensation, vacation policy, benefits plan and all the other working details.
If we already managed to spark your interest, you can apply even now
But the best things are yet to come if you continue to read on :)
