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Mechanical Design Engineer

Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

About Us

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.

All positions are based in San Francisco.

Our Culture

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https : / / foundation.bot / culture .

Who should join :

  • You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
  • You want to work 7 days a week.
  • You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
  • You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
  • You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it"s not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it.
  • You don"t need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

Why We Are Hiring for This Role

  • Support the scaling and productization of actuators to meet cost, manufacturability, performance, and reliability targets
  • To collaborate in the creation and improvement of design tools to accelerate and standardize design practices across the team
  • Take ownership of actuator components from concept to completion, including 3D CAD design, FEA analysis, 2D drawings, assembly etc
  • Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot and refine designs, speeding up the iterative design process.
  • Collaborate with other teams to gather feedback, solve cross-functional problems and continually improve the product.
  • What Kind of Person Are We Looking For

  • A self-starter with a strong drive to go the extra mile when necessary.
  • Hands-on experience taking a design from concept to physical hardware, with a preference for experience in precision or moving assemblies (e.g., gears, transmissions, mechanisms, electric motors).
  • Proficiency in Python or MATLAB preferred
  • Previous experience debugging electromechanical systems.
  • A solid understanding of electric motors, inverters, gearboxes, and Field Oriented Control (FOC) is preferred.
  • Exceptional ability to continuously learn, grow, and improve oneself
  • Benefits

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

  • The annual compensation is expected to be between $80,000 - $1,000,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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