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Robot type
Warehouse and Logistics
Location
San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Artificial Intelligence
Posted
May 20, 2026
Full-time

Technical Lab Manager - Robotics R&D, Frontier AI & Robotics

Job description

Join our Frontier AI & Robotics team to lead the hardware integration of next-generation robotic systems that will transform how robots perceive and interact with the world. You'll take ownership of critical hardware components, from advanced actuators to precision sensors, ensuring they work seamlessly together to support breakthrough AI research and real-world deployment.

Key job responsibilities - Prototype Lab Leadership — Lead & develop a cross-functional technician team supporting robotic prototype hardware; own daily priorities, team KPIs, and risk communication to FAR leadership. Serve as the technical escalation point for the lab.

- Assembly, Integration & DFx ownership — Assemble &…

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with robotic systems integration, including actuators, sensors (force/torque, IMUs, encoders), and embedded systems
  • 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring technical teams in laboratory or prototype development environments
  • Proficiency with hardware troubleshooting and root cause analysis using diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, signal analyzers)
  • Deep understanding of electromechanical systems including power distribution, communication buses (CAN, EtherCAT, RS-485), and sensor integration
  • Proven track record developing assembly procedures, test protocols, and technical documentation for prototype hardware
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system architecture diagrams
  • 10+ years of experience in robotics hardware development, hardware integration, or related work within advanced robotic systems, research institutions, or high-performance engineering environments
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