Foundation Robotics

Foundation Robotics

Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer — Humanoid Robot Factory

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$185kDetected 26 days ago
RoboticsMechanical DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipActuators

About the role

  • Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite - it's your talent and determination that truly count.
  • We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields.
  • Who Should Join You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

  • Who Thrives Here Builders who execute fast and own outcomes.
  • Hands-on leaders who lead by doing.
  • Automation deployed where it creates real leverage.

Requirements

  • Proven track record bringing lines from concept → pilot → production ramp.
  • Experience designing and deploying end-of-line testing systems.
  • Experience scaling complex electromechanical systems under aggressive timelines.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • EV drive unit manufacturing Battery module or battery pack manufacturing Automated assembly and production tooling Strong experience with assembly line design, takt planning, and manufacturing scaling.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Background Robotics or humanoid manufacturing experience.

Compensation

  • Salary The annual compensation is expected to be between $155,000 - $185,000+.

Benefits

  • Benefits We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.).
  • Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Company info

  • Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
  • Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.
  • We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.
  • We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
  • Our Culture We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with.
  • Please read more about our culture here: https://foundation.bot/culture.
  • You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
  • You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in.
  • We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
  • You care about aesthetics and design inside out.
  • If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to "fix" it.
  • You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.
  • We are building the manufacturing system that will scale humanoid robots into the real world.
  • This role exists to turn engineering intent into production reality - fast.
  • You will design, build, and launch manufacturing systems that take complex electromechanical products from prototype to repeatable, scalable production.
  • This is not a maintenance role.
  • This is a factory-building role.
  • We are looking for someone who has already lived through high-pressure manufacturing ramps - ideally in EV drive unit, battery module, or battery pack production - and understands what it takes to deliver when timelines are aggressive and ambiguity is high.
  • What You Will Own Factory & Production System Architecture Own end-to-end design of humanoid robot manufacturing lines and production cells.
  • Build scalable manufacturing systems designed for aggressive robot-per-day ramp targets.
  • Define factory layout, material flow, line balance, takt time, and staffing strategy.
  • Make practical engineering tradeoffs between automation, flexibility, and speed.
  • Automation & Tooling Architect and deploy automated and semi-automated assembly lines.
  • Design production tooling, fixtures, and error-proofing systems that work reliably on real factory floors.
  • Drive automation decisions based on throughput and stability - not automation for its own sake.
  • Lead vendor integration and line bring-up with strong execution ownership.
  • Drive Unit & Battery Manufacturing Expertise Apply hands-on experience from EV drive unit, battery module, or battery pack manufacturing.
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