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Collaborative Robotics is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Production Systems to design and launch the in-house production system for our robots.\nYou will own the production line from a blank sheet through stable, repeatable operation. That includes architecting the manufacturing process, ideating on fixtures and tools, establishing process controls, identifying bottlenecks, and working directly with hardware engineers and build technicians to improve how the robot is designed and assembled.\nYou will have meaningful ownership, limited existing infrastructure, and the support to build a production system that can grow with the company.\nJoin us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.\nCollaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.\nThis role is located onsite at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.\nCobot will offer a relocation stipend if you are relocating to join our Santa Clara office and currently live more than 50 miles outside of the office location.\nKey Responsibilities:\nArchitect the end-to-end build sequence and work instructions for the production line, starting from a hardware design with no prior production history.\n\nDefine the fixture design philosophy for the line.\n\nServe as the primary link between the build floor and hardware design, flagging hard-to-build decisions and driving specific alternatives to closure.\n\nRun process FMEA on new and changed build steps to get ahead of likely failure modes before they become chronic.\n\nBuild the root-cause and defect-closure system, instrument how issues get discovered, root-caused and closed.\n\nDefine the metrics infrastructure, run time studies, identify bottleneck stations, and instrument the line to produce real cycle time, first-pass yield, and scrap data.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n9+ years in manufacturing/process/production engineering for electromechanical hardware (robotics, consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or similar).\n\nDirect experience standing up a new production line or NPI (new product introduction) process, ideally at low-to-mid volume with active product iteration.\n\nDemonstrated fixture/jig design judgment, knowing what to design and what to buy.\n\nFluency with DFM/DFA principles and influencing engineering design decisions.\n\nExperience with data analysis and metrics for production lines.\n\nHighly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills.\n\nEnjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team.\n\nWilling to occasionally travel.\n\nMust have and maintain US work authorization.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in both a CM/EMS environment and an in-house build environment.\n\nProcess FMEA and root-cause methodology (5-why, fishbone, etc.) experience.\n\nCAD proficiency (fixture design) and familiarity with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, basic machining) for quick fixture iteration.\n\nExperience mentoring or setting technical direction for other process/manufacturing engineers.\n\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $205,000 - $240,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) plan, unlimited paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and parental leave. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nCobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.\nTo all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Collaborative Robotics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\nCobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.\nTo all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. 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