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Manufacturing Test Engineer

East Palo Alto, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Feather Robotics, a VC-backed startup, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to advance general-purpose robots. This role involves designing and building end-to-end manufacturing test processes, developing software for testing and data recording, and creating SOPs and documentation. The engineer will also lead technicians, build a manufacturing operating system (MOS), create inventory management software, and perform root cause analysis on production failures. Qualifications include a relevant engineering degree, experience in large-scale manufacturing test design, documentation, technician leadership, proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust, and knowledge of PFMEA and data analysis.

Overview

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer who wants to do their life’s work advancing general-purpose labor—someone driven to become the best in their craft. You’ll thrive in a small, tight-knit team with real ownership. This is the chance to bet on yourself, build the future, and create impact far beyond the lab.

Company Description

Feather Robotics, a VC-backed startup, is assembling a world-class team to build general-purpose robots. While competitors pursue end-to-end integration, Feather is relentlessly focused on creating the best labor platform, akin to Apple and Nvidia, for others to build, monetize, and scale on.

Feather blends cutting-edge robotics and AI with speed, capital efficiency, and go-to-market innovation. In under six months, Feather became one of the fastest humanoid companies to revenue with 6 LOIs and 5 paid orders (vs 31 months for Figure).

Responsibilities:

  • Design and build end to end manufacturing test processes and continuously improve Feather production.
  • Develop software to run tests and record test data.
  • Create SOPs and documentation for test procedures for Engineering Technicians.
  • Lead and manage technicians during production processes.
  • Build and develop manufacturing operating system (MOS).
  • Create inventory management software to serialize and record test results to each unit.
  • Root cause production testing failures and create documentation for fixing the issues.
  • Creating DOEs to build pass and fail parameters for test procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters in Software/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Experience designing and building test processes for large scale manufacturing lines.
  • Experience in manufacturing documentation and SOPs.
  • Leadership experience working with Technicians.
  • Basic CAD skills is a plus.
  • Proficiency in necessary coding languages to build an MOS system including (C++, Python, Rust).
  • Organization skills in documentation and process recording.
  • Proficient in PFMEA and data analysis.
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