Bracket Bot
Manufacturing Engineer
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
About the job
Develops and improves the assembly, inspection, testing, and production processes for robots to make builds more repeatable and improve quality, cost, and assembly time.
What you'll do
- Develop robot assembly, inspection, and test processes; design fixtures, jigs, and tools.
- Investigate production failures and variation, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Create process documentation and work with engineering, operations, and suppliers on design-for-manufacturing and production readiness.
What they ask for
- Experience building or manufacturing electromechanical hardware.
- Strong practical problem-solving skills and comfort working at the bench.
- Understanding of assembly processes, tolerances, fixtures, and quality control.
- Ability to turn failure data and observations into measurable process improvements; clear documentation and collaboration across engineering and operations.
Nice to have
- Robotics or early-stage hardware experience.
- Experience with test automation, production tooling, new product introduction, machining, additive manufacturing, or supplier process development.
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