Robotics Manufacturing Engineer: Prototype to Production

FieldAI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI is looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own and continuously improve assembly processes for robotic systems and sub‑assemblies. You will partner with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable for production.

You will define quality criteria, develop tests, and support contract manufacturers with process development. This onsite role in Irvine, CA emphasizes reducing complexity, improving yields, and delivering reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex hardware products.
• Strong experience with DFM, DFA, process development, and production support.
• Experience developing assembly processes for electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, root cause analysis, and process control methodologies.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process validation plans.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach to decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of assembly processes for robotic systems, payloads, and sub‑assemblies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, assembly procedures, process flows, and build documentation.
• Design assembly workflows that optimize throughput, quality, ergonomics, and repeatability.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Support contract manufacturers and internal production teams with process development and troubleshooting.

Skills

DFM

DFA

Process development

Production support

Data-driven

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Field AI is looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own and continuously improve assembly processes for robotic systems and sub‑assemblies. You will partner with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable for production.

You will define quality criteria, develop tests, and support contract manufacturers with process development. This onsite role in Irvine, CA emphasizes reducing complexity, improving yields, and delivering reliable