Collaborative Robotics
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Production Systems
Santa Clara · Staff+
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About the role
- Are you passionate about architecting high-performing production lines for the next generation of Physical AI?
- Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.
- Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction.
Responsibilities
- Architect the end-to-end build sequence and work instructions for the production line, starting from a hardware design with no prior production history.
- Define the fixture design philosophy for the line.
- Serve as the primary link between the build floor and hardware design, flagging hard-to-build decisions and driving specific alternatives to closure.
- Run process FMEA on new and changed build steps to get ahead of likely failure modes before they become chronic.
- Build the root-cause and defect-closure system, instrument how issues get discovered, root-caused and closed.
- Collaborative Robotics is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Production Systems to design and launch the in-house production system for our robots.
- You will own the production line from a blank sheet through stable, repeatable operation.
- You will have meaningful ownership, limited existing infrastructure, and the support to build a production system that can grow with the company.
Requirements
- Direct experience standing up a new production line or NPI (new product introduction) process, ideally at low-to-mid volume with active product iteration.
- Experience with data analysis and metrics for production lines.
- Must have and maintain US work authorization.
Nice to have
- Process FMEA and root-cause methodology (5-why, fishbone, etc.) experience.
- CAD proficiency (fixture design) and familiarity with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, basic machining) for quick fixture iteration.
- Experience mentoring or setting technical direction for other process/manufacturing engineers.
- The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area.
- Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- To all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes.
- Please do not forward resumes to our employees.
Compensation
- The annual base salary range for this position is $205,000 - $240,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) plan, unlimited paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and parental leave.
Benefits
- Cobot will offer a relocation stipend if you are relocating to join our Santa Clara office and currently live more than 50 miles outside of the
Company info
- We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings.
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must have and maintain US work authorization.
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