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Hardware Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale

Roboticsonsitesenior$150k–$175k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Drive end-to-end manufacturing and NPI bring-up for physical AI hardware platforms.
  • Optimize assembly and test operations with global contract manufacturing partners.
  • Scale prototype hardware into high-yield volume production for global customers.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on builder who thrives owning production lines from prototype to volume and partnering directly with customers and vendors to raise the quality bar on complex hardware.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware manufacturing engineering, NPI engineering, or hardware operations
  • Hybrid background combining consumer electronics and at least one complex physical sector (automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture)
  • Proven track record managing domestic and international contract manufacturers and component vendors
  • Hands-on expertise in production line bring-up, manufacturing process development, root cause analysis, and yield optimization
  • Customer-first mindset with strong communication skills and experience interfacing with enterprise customers or vendors
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field
remote policy
In-office 5 days a week with occasional remote flexibility

Lab profile

About Applied Intuition

Builds simulation, vehicle OS, and autonomy infrastructure for automotive, defense, and heavy industries.

What they build

  • Autonomy software stacks
  • Vehicle operating systems
  • Simulation and validation tooling

Known for

  • Trusted by 18 of top 20 global automakers
  • Expertise across automotive, defense, trucking, mining and agriculture
  • Full-stack coverage from tooling to OS to autonomy

Key facts

  • Founded in 2017
  • Headquartered in Silicon Valley
  • Valued at $15 billion
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