Robotics Hardware Supply Chain Lead

physicalintelligence; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Intelligence is building general-purpose AI into robots and actuated devices. This role owns sourcing strategy for the robot BOM—actuators, motors, sensors, compute modules, PCBAs, harnessing, and mechanical assemblies—while partnering with engineering and manufacturing to scale from prototype to production.

You will drive supplier selection, capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation, and lead the transition from in-house to contract manufacturing across Asia Pacific and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy and supplier execution across the full robot BOM: actuators, motors, gearboxes, sensors, compute modules, PCBAs, harnessing, and mechanical/structural assemblies.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Contract manufacturing

NPI collaboration

Inventory planning

Cross-functional collaboration

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

MBA (optional)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Physical Intelligence is building general-purpose AI into robots and actuated devices. This role owns sourcing strategy for the robot BOM—actuators, motors, sensors, compute modules, PCBAs, harnessing, and mechanical assemblies—while partnering with engineering and manufacturing to scale from prototype to production.

You will drive supplier selection, capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation, and lead the transition from in-house to contract manufacturing across Asia Pacific and