Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer — Humanoid Robot Factory

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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.

We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count. We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

We are building the manufacturing system that will scale humanoid robots into the real world. This role exists to turn engineering intent into production reality — fast. You will design, build, and launch manufacturing systems that take complex electromechanical products from prototype to repeatable, scalable production. This is not a maintenance role. This is a factory-building role.

We are looking for someone who has already lived through high-pressure manufacturing ramps — ideally in EV drive unit, battery module, or battery pack production — and understands what it takes to deliver when timelines are aggressive and ambiguity is high.

• Factory & Production System Architecture
• Automation & Tooling
• Drive Unit & Battery Manufacturing Expertise
• Assembly & End-of-Line Validation
• Execution & Technical Leadership

• 8+ years building and launching manufacturing systems in advanced hardware environments.
• Proven track record bringing lines from concept → pilot → production ramp.
• Deep hands-on experience with:
• EV drive unit manufacturing
• Battery module or battery pack manufacturing
• Automated assembly and production tooling
• Strong experience with assembly line design, takt planning, and manufacturing scaling.
• Experience designing and deploying end-of-line testing systems.
• Comfortable working directly on the factory floor to resolve issues.

• Robotics or humanoid manufacturing experience.
• Startup or high-growth production environments.
• Automation integration, industrial robotics, and controls exposure.
• Experience scaling complex electromechanical systems under aggressive timelines.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Builders who execute fast and own outcomes.
• Engineers who prefer solving problems over discussing them.
• People comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration.
• Hands-on leaders who lead by doing.
• Individuals who take responsibility beyond their job description.

• Manufacturing lines running stable under aggressive schedules.
• Throughput and yield improving continuously during ramp.
• Automation deployed where it creates real leverage.
• Factory systems capable of scaling humanoid production rapidly.
• Problems solved at the source, not passed downstream.

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

The annual compensation is expected to be between $155,000 - $185,000+. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.