Senior Humanoid Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

About the Company

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage. Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve electrical assembly, integration, and test processes for humanoid robotic systems
• Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and scale
• Support electrical integration of motors, controllers, sensors, encoders, batteries, and compute hardware
• Design and support automated test equipment (ATE) and end-of-line test stations
• Lead root-cause investigations for electrical failures during manufacturing and field operations
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to deploy scalable manufacturing solutions
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production ramp
• Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions and electrical schematics
• Drive manufacturing automation initiatives to improve throughput and quality
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements and ESD controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical, manufacturing, or test engineering in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics
• Strong understanding of electrical system integration, PCB assemblies, and wiring harnesses
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
• Experience developing manufacturing test systems or automated test equipment
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT, CAN, or RS-485
• Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with humanoid robotics or autonomous systems
• Experience with servo drives, motor controllers, and power distribution systems
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience supporting factory scale-up and high-volume production