Foundry Robotics

Foundry Robotics

Electronic & Control Development Lead

San Francisco · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$250kDetected 35 days ago
PCB DesignPLCHardware DesignControlsLeadershipActuators

About the role

  • Design and own an AI-compatible automation controls system for our robotic cells.
  • You'll architect the electronics and controls of each cell, define the interfaces between physical devices (robots, actuators, conveyance, tools) and orchestrating software (Factory OS, MES, AI models), and design the safety system that lets stochastic command sources operate safely around people.
  • Hands-on leadership role: set direction, grow a small team, and personally drive architecture and bring-up.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and own the controls layer of AI-driven autonomous cells.
  • Implement an AI-compatible safety schema with deterministic guardrails for stochastic command sources.
  • Own the electronic architecture of cells end-to-end: power distribution, safety, I/O, motion, networking, HMI.
  • Own industrial electrical hardware design (power and comms panels), directly or via subcontractors.
  • Build a clean device-integration layer (drivers, adapters, schemas, APIs) so new tools onboard quickly.
  • Lead safety design and compliance: ISO 13849 / IEC 62061, NFPA 79, UL 508A, CE.
  • Build and lead a small team of electrical, controls, and integration engineers.
  • Strong PLC programming (Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent) and motion / drive integration.
  • Custom PCB / embedded controller design experience.

Requirements

  • 5-10+ years designing controls systems and programming equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven architecture of electrical and control systems for robotic / automated cells, end-to-end.
  • Expertise in industrial safety: risk / hazard assessment, PL evaluation, functional safety, safety PLC programming.
  • Ability to take a problem from blank page to production-grade solution by working across stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Nice to Have (Not Required)

Compensation

  • build adaptive robotic assembly systems that make American manufacturing scalable, resilient, and competitive again.
  • The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of
  • $150,000 to $250,000 USD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, and generous PTO.
  • Vision, force/torque, or precision motion background.
  • Compensation packages at Foundry Robotics for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.
  • Foundry Robotics employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.
  • Contribute to flexible conveyance design and the interfaces between conveyance and workstations.

Company info

  • Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware. Basically, we're building robots that build robots.
  • We are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics. Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer. We aim to empower manufacturers with intelligent, efficient, and adaptable robotic systems that redefine productivity and quality. As a founding member of our engineering team, you will have a direct and significant impact on our product, culture, and ultimate success. This role is 100% in-person at our office in the mission, SF.
  • The Role
  • Design and own an AI-compatible automation controls system for our robotic cells. You'll architect the electronics and controls of each cell, define the interfaces between physical devices (robots, actuators, conveyance, tools) and orchestrating software (Factory OS, MES, AI models), and design the safety system that lets stochastic command sources operate safely around people. Hands-on leadership role: set direction, grow a small team, and personally drive architecture and bring-up.
  • Foundry Robotics is building an AI-native robotics manufacturing company focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware.
  • Basically, we're building robots that build robots.
  • We are reimagining manufacturing through advanced robotics.
  • Our mission is to rebuild the American manufacturing industry as an AI-first, assembly-focused, dual-use contract manufacturer.
  • We aim to empower manufacturers with intelligent, efficient, and adaptable robotic systems that redefine productivity and quality.
  • As a founding member of our engineering team, you will have a direct and significant impact on our product, culture, and ultimate success.
  • This role is 100% in-person at our office in the mission, SF.
  • What We're Looking For
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