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Foundation · 2 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer – Robotics Manufacturing

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $240K/yr
date8+ years exp

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and validation of electrical systems for advanced robots, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the design and compute teams to refine PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and electrical subsystems for manufacturability, serviceability, and cost efficiency
Lead DFM and DFA reviews for electrical and compute assemblies, ensuring smooth transition from prototype to production
Design, validate, and support electrical test systems, including automated end-of-line test setups and diagnostic fixtures
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of electrical integration issues in assembly and production environments
Support layout and design updates for custom compute boards, actuator control boards, and sensor interfaces as needed
Develop and maintain electrical process documentation — schematics, harness routing, test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and safety protocols
Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to validate full electromechanical integration, thermal performance, and EMI/ESD compliance
Lead or support scaling initiatives, including design transfer, process qualification, and vendor validation
Identify and implement automation and data-driven improvements in test coverage, yield, and line throughput

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPCB designTest automationEmbedded systemsDFM/DFA principlesCross-functional collaborationDiagnostic toolsHigh-speed interfacesPower electronicsThermal management

Required

8+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with a mix of design and manufacturing/test experience (preferably robotics, automotive, or aerospace)
Strong understanding of PCB design, wiring harness integration, and embedded systems
Hands-on experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
Knowledge of manufacturing test methodologies, DFM/DFA principles, and electrical safety compliance
Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and supply chain) to deliver integrated systems
Ability to debug complex electrical issues at both system and board levels
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Preferred

Familiarity with high-speed interfaces, power electronics, and thermal management is a strong plus

Benefits

Health
Vision
Dental
401k

Company

Foundation

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Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://foundation.bot/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-08-22Pre Seed
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