Safety Coordinator / Lab Lead (Robotics)

TL;DR

Safety Coordinator / Lab Lead (Robotics): Managing physical testing infrastructure and safety protocols for embodied AI with an accent on safety audits and incident documentation. Focus on implementing root-cause analysis, ensuring compliance with industrial safety standards, and maintaining high-velocity robotics R&D environments.

Location: Onsite in the USA

Company

Scale AI develops reliable AI systems and foundation models for Physical AI to redefine the future of automation.

What you will do

• Design and execute routine safety audits across physical testing environments and robot cells to ensure industrial compliance.
• Own the end-to-end incident management pipeline, including documentation and analysis of mechanical anomalies or near-misses.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Manage daily lab operations, including layout and organization using 5S methodologies.
• Oversee inventory, calibration, and maintenance of specialized robotics hardware, compute nodes, and PPE.
• Develop and deliver mandatory safety onboarding modules for engineers, researchers, and partners.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in lab management or safety coordination within robotics, aerospace, automotive, or autonomous vehicle R&D.
• Proven experience building structured audit workflows and incident documentation pipelines.
• Familiarity with OSHA or ISO robotics safety standards.
• Technical comfort with complex physical hardware, multi-modal sensors, and compute rigs.
• Strong written and assertive communication skills for enforcing safety protocols.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and generous PTO.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Commuter stipend for eligible roles.
• Equity compensation based on role and performance.