Hardware Manufacturing Engineer
Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale
Roboticsonsitesenior$150k–$175k
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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