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Foundation · 16 hours ago

Motor Team Lead

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with a mission to create advanced robots that operate in complex environments. They are seeking a Motor Team Lead to apply deep motor knowledge to optimize packaging, electrical systems, and integrations for various robotics programs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
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Responsibilities

Apply deep motor knowledge to focus on packaging, electrical systems like custom controllers, gearboxes, sensors, and integrations
Prioritize optimizations like controller design for efficiency, gearbox tuning for performance, and packaging for compactness
Create an in-house team to cut vendor reliance, hasten iterations tailored to program needs, and realize cost efficiencies
Encourage rapid prototyping and dollar-stretching

Qualification

Motor knowledgeController developmentGearbox optimizationSensor integrationANSYS proficiencyCAD proficiencyRobotics integrationHands-on leadershipAgile operationsCollaboration in teams

Required

A hands-on technical leader with experience in motor/actuator systems for robotics, automotive, or aerospace, emphasizing packaging, controllers, gearboxes, and sensors over core motor design, with a founder mindset to maximize efficiency by squeezing timelines and stretching budgets
Robust understanding of motor basics, with skills in controller development, gearbox optimization, sensor integration, and packaging
Proficiency in tools like ANSYS for simulations, CAD for assemblies, and prototyping, with proven collaboration in lean teams for multi-program supply
Ideal background from entities where you've delivered actuators to varied projects
A player-coach ready to delve into specifics like tolerance stacks, electrical architectures, or linkages in thighs, while strategically planning for scalability across programs
Zeal for agile, startup-like operations with a bias for action to guide the motor team in transformative robotics progress across all Foundation initiatives

Preferred

Bonus expertise in robotics integrations, such as compatibility with battery charging or hardstops in ankles/feet

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

Foundation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

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