Sr Humanoid Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401k plan

Cultural events and team-building activities

Job summary

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc. in San Francisco seeks a Sr Humanoid Manufacturing Electrical Engineer. You will develop and improve electrical processes for humanoid robotic systems, working with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.

The qualified candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering along with over 5 years of relevant experience. A strong understanding of system integration and troubleshooting is critical. Join us for the mission to innovate robotics that enhance safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related roles in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
• Strong understanding of PCB assemblies and embedded electronics.
• Experience developing manufacturing test systems or automated test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve electrical assembly for humanoid robotic systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design manufacturability and reliability.
• Support electrical integration of components including motors and safety systems.

Skills

Electrical system integration

Troubleshooting complex electrical systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Design for Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Sr Humanoid Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

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. 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. 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 .

Who should join:

• You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
• You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
• You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
• You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it.
• You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve electrical assembly, integration, and test processes for humanoid robotic systems.
• Partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and scale.
• Support electrical integration of motors, motor controllers, sensors, encoders, batteries, wiring harnesses, safety systems, and compute hardware.
• Design, develop, and support automated test equipment (ATE), end-of-line test stations, and production validation systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for electrical failures occurring during manufacturing, integration, and field operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and equipment integrators to develop and deploy scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype builds through production ramp.
• Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions, test procedures, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
• Drive manufacturing automation initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and repeatability.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, ESD controls, and manufacturing best practices.
• Lead and manage technical projects related to manufacturing process development, factory scaling, and test system deployment.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting electrical and system-level integration issues and implementing corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or related roles in robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or advanced hardware industries.
• Strong understanding of electrical system integration, PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, and embedded electronics.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Experience developing manufacturing test systems, automated test equipment, or production validation processes.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, or similar.
• Experience reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical documentation.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in fast-paced development and manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with humanoid robotics, industrial robotics, autonomous systems, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with servo drives, motor controllers, encoders, batteries, and power distribution systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Experience developing end-of-line test systems, firmware flashing processes, and automated validation tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), production data systems, and factory automation.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), PFMEA, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting factory scale-up and high-volume production environments.
• Weprovidemarketstandardbenefits(health,vision,dental,401k,etc.).Joinusforthecultureandthemission,notforthebenefits.
• Theannualcompensationis$165,000+.Exactcompensationmayvarybasedonskills,and experience