Robotics Production Team Lead

Thehumanoid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus stock options

Paid vacation

Free breakfasts and lunches

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Thehumanoid is looking for a Robotics Production Team Lead in Greater London to lead technicians in high-velocity humanoid robot builds. This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure product quality. You should have 3+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly and possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary, stock options, and perks like free meals and travel opportunities to Boston and Vancouver.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly or hand‑assembly of complex systems.
• Proven ability to work with mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
• Ability to read CAD, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in robotics assembly, rework, and repair.
• Build electro‑mechanical assemblies according to CAD and work instructions.
• Assist in functional testing of subassemblies and full robots.

Skills

Leadership in electromechanical assembly

Problem-solving in real time

Attention to detail

Tools

CAD software

Common hand tools

Job description

Robotics Production Team Lead (Mechatronics)

As Robotics Production Team Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of technicians in complex, high‑velocity humanoid robotic builds. You’ll be accountable for the quality, pace, and consistency of your own output as well as that of your team, whilst clearly and concisely communicating risks and blockers to the senior leadership team. You’ll be expected to keep your team engaged and empowered, maintaining the balance between quality and speed. You’ll use your skills and expertise to facilitate the identification and resolution of electrical and mechanical build issues, partnering and engaging with subject matter experts from across the business. Furthermore, you’ll own the culture of your team, driving workshop standards and an unwavering pride in workmanship.

What You’ll Do

Leadership

• Lead a team of technicians in robotics assembly, rework, and repair

• Report on delivery, risks, and blockers to the department head

• Own and drive team culture to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality

• Lead by example as someone who embodies the values and ethics of the team they are leading.

• Demonstrate and embed a continuous improvement culture within your team

• Allocate and track the progress of build work orders

• Unblock challenges encountered by your team, escalating blockers where necessary

• Pro‑actively identify delivery risks, and work with your team and the senior leadership team to address them

Hands‑On Assembly & Integration

• Build electro‑mechanical assemblies according to CAD, drawings, and work instructions.

• Perform precise mechanical assembly, harness routing, sensor installation, and connectorisation.

• Support first‑article builds, iterations, and rapid design changes.

• Flag issues early and collaborate with engineering to implement fixes.

Support Validation, Debug & Test

• Assist in functional testing of subassemblies and full robots.

• Identify and resolve build or performance issues in real time.

• Work closely with test and integration teams to ensure system readiness.

Be a High‑Speed Collaborator

• Communicate clearly with engineers, fellow technicians, and operations.

• Adapt quickly to changing priorities—jump in wherever help is needed.

• Contribute ideas to improve speed, reliability, and quality of builds.

We’re Looking For

• Experienced in leading teams in electromechanical assembly or engineering product development

• 3+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly or hand‑assembly of complex systems.

• Proven ability to work with mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems

• Strong attention to detail and a deep sense of build quality and safety.

• Ability to read CAD, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.

• Hands‑on experience with common tools, fixtures, soldering, harness assembly, etc.

• You move fast, stay organized, and take pride in solving problems in real time.

• Comfortable working in a fluid, high‑urgency environment with evolving designs and short timelines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan

• Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws

• Travel opportunities to our Boston and Vancouver offices

• Office perks: free breakfasts and lunches

• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives

• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics

• Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy.