Foundation Robotics · 2 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing Integration
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $1,000K/yr
8+ years expFoundation Robotics is developing the future of general purpose robotics aimed at addressing the labor shortage. The Senior Electrical Engineer will collaborate with teams to refine electrical subsystems, lead design reviews, and support the integration of electrical systems into manufacturing processes.
Higher Education
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
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
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Company
Foundation Robotics
Learn Robotics is an upcoming webapp for lecturers and instructors of robotics courses at the bachelors and masters level.
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase