Foundation Robotics
Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 days ago
Supply ChainRoboticsMechanical DesignControlsCommunicationProblem Solving
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
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for robotic subassemblies and full systems, with a focus on repeatability, efficiency, and scalability.
- Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure DFM principles are applied early in the product development lifecycle.
- Design and implement quality control procedures and inspection methods to ensure robust manufacturing outputs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, process audits, and corrective action planning.
- Document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flows.
- Assist in ramping up production from prototype to low- and high-volume builds.
- You care about aesthetics and design inside out.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing process development or related engineering roles.
- Strong understanding of DFM principles and experience working closely with product development teams.
- Hands-on experience with process documentation, time studies, and labor planning.
- Experience in cell manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with robotic systems, automation, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus.
Compensation
- $140, 000 - $180,000.00
- Salary: $140, 000 - $180,000.00
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
- About Foundation Robotics 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.
- We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
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