Actuator Tech Lead: Drive Robotics Power & Precision
foundation-robotics
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Job summary
Foundation is seeking an actuator lead to scale and own cross-functional motor/actuator projects in San Francisco. You will drive architectural decisions, rapid prototyping, modeling, and manufacturability improvements across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and controls teams.
We value hands-on technical leadership, deep IC design experience in actuation, and a relentless drive for best-in-class performance, reliability, and aesthetics in robotics products.
Qualifications
- Hands-on technical leader with strong IC design experience in motor/actuator systems for robotics/aviation/automotive (bonus in high-volume manufacturing).
- Robust understanding of electromechanical actuators, with skills in controller development, gearbox optimization, embedded firmware, sensors, and packaging.
- Willingness to dive into mechanical, electrical, firmware, controls, and sourcing activities.
- Mastery in 3D CAD, simulation/analysis (FEA, MATLAB, ANSYS), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional actuator team spanning electrical, motor design, geartrain, controls, and electronics disciplines.
- Create new actuator architectures through rapid prototyping and modeling.
- Drive efficiency, torque density, manufacturability, and other key performance metrics.
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Job description
Foundation is seeking an actuator lead to scale and own cross-functional motor/actuator projects in San Francisco. You will drive architectural decisions, rapid prototyping, modeling, and manufacturability improvements across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and controls teams.
We value hands-on technical leadership, deep IC design experience in actuation, and a relentless drive for best-in-class performance, reliability, and aesthetics in robotics products.
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