Lead Assembly Technician
Foundry RoboticsVisit Foundry Robotics website
AI-first robotics company building flexible robotic assembly factories for U.S. manufacturing and dual-use applications.
San Francisco, United States
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About Foundry Robotics
Foundry Robotics operates AI-driven robotic cells for assembly, including defense and dual-use robotics, battery-pack assembly, and advanced hardware sub-assemblies.
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About the Role
You will lead robotic builds across programs from sequencing through handoffs and quality review. You will build, wire, test, rework, and debug electromechanical systems; coordinate build readiness with design and manufacturing engineering; train technicians; and set standards for safe, traceable work.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly, robotics, aerospace, medical device, or comparable low-volume, high-mix environments
- Active J-STD-001 certification
- Active IPC-A-610 certification
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, and BOMs
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and calipers
- Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch and through-hole rework
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work independently and take verbal direction
- Prior experience leading builds or a technician team
Responsibilities
- Lead builds end to end across programs, including sequencing, handoffs, and floor quality standards
- Act as the primary technician contact for design and manufacturing engineering on build readiness and DFM
- Train the technician team and set work standards
- Build and assemble electromechanical robot subassemblies and full systems to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 criteria
- Solder, terminate, crimp, and route wiring and cable assemblies
- Verify assemblies through continuity and fault-isolation testing
- Perform on-robot rework and debug mechanical and electrical issues
- Read schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and BOMs
- Run functional checkout and bring-up on completed robots
- Maintain accurate, traceable build records and an ESD-compliant workspace
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance