RoboForce
Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Milpitas, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$22,752 more — $167,752 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $167,752 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The company's robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.
Responsibilities
- Bridge the gap between initial concept and full production by providing design teams with critical insights on manufacturability, assembly, testing, and tooling.
- Apply design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) principles and resolve manufacturability issues before production release.
- and validate processes before production release.
- Lead manufacturing readiness for new product launches, upgrades, and component changes by coordinating cost targets, resources, and schedules.
- Provide hands-on technical support and collaborate with external integrators and suppliers during tooling and equipment specification, validation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
- Incorporate requirements for safety, product quality, resource utilization, and preventive maintenance into process and equipment design.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synchronize priorities.
- Investigate manufacturing defects and process failures, implement corrective actions, and track improvements in yield, cycle time, and cost.
- Define assembly sequences, work instructions, and tooling requirements; establish critical process and quality parameters; and validate processes before production release.
- RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI-powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven expertise in mechanical assembly, electrical integration, sealing, torque tools, testing and troubleshooting, and quality control methods.
- Experience with 3D and 2D CAD, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and statistical process control (SPC).
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and execute hands-on engineering tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing and production in fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills in English, and Mandarin is highly preferred.
Compensation
- Salary $145,000 to $235,000 USD + Bonus + Equity
- The base salary range above represents the expected compensation for this full-time U.S. position.
- Final compensation will be determined based on role scope, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training, and may fall outside the listed range in exceptional cases.
Benefits
- Competitive stock options/equity programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
- Compensation: Salary $145,000 to $235,000 USD + Bonus + Equity
- Final compensation will be determined based on role scope, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training, and may fall outside the listed range in exceptional cases.
Company info
- We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to define and optimize manufacturing processes, develop production equipment, and provide manufacturing input during product definition for our advanced robotic systems.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
This listing is sourced directly from RoboForce's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.