Sr Humanoid Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Foundation•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.