Field AI-posted 4 days ago
$70,000 - $300,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Irvine, CA
11-50 employees

As a Production Engineer, you will own the end-to-end processes required to build Field AI’s perception and compute payloads at increasing scale. You will define, optimize, and mature production workflows; collaborate with contract manufacturers; implement quality and certification processes; and support the hiring and development of a growing technician organization. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing engineering, systems integration, supply chain, cost analysis, and operational strategy. You will ensure Field AI can reliably and economically scale production while maintaining world-class hardware quality.

  • Production Process Development & Optimization
  • Contract Manufacturer (CM) Engagement & Scaling
  • Technician Team Development & Leadership
  • Supply Chain & Cost Management
  • Testing, Validation & Certification Readiness
  • Scaling Strategy & Roadmaps
  • Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 3+ years of experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, or hardware operations for electromechanical systems.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical integration, system bring-up, and production test workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience creating work instructions, test procedures, and assembly documentation.
  • Familiarity with contract manufacturer engagement, supplier evaluation, and production transfer processes.
  • Experience with root cause analysis, quality engineering, and structured problem-solving.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, technicians, and operations teams.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to convey complex concepts clearly.
  • Experience building ruggedized or robotics hardware with requirements around vibration, ingress protection, thermal management, or mechanical durability.
  • Experience with compliance testing such as FCC/EMI, CE, UL, IP ingress testing, or ISO frameworks.
  • Direct experience supporting or standing up production at a contract manufacturer.
  • Experience hiring, training, and developing technician teams.
  • Experience with cost engineering, supplier negotiations, or BOM optimization.
  • Familiarity with Linux/ROS, embedded compute bring-up, or sensor system integration.
  • CAD experience (SolidWorks, Fusion, etc.) for designing fixtures, jigs, or production tooling.
  • Experience implementing MES systems, test automation, or traceability infrastructure.
  • Strong cost-analysis and value-engineering skills across mechanical, electrical, and compute components.
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