Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Repair & Validation

Responsibilities: Work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle - collaborating closely with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Production to take designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production Define and develop line design requirements for both Optimus full bot end-of-line validation testing and the Heavy Repair Line, spanning initial requirements definition through layout, procurement, installation, and commissioning Create process sequences, establish critical process parameters, and perform equipment capacity calculations and line balancing to ensure production efficiency Draft RFQs, manage vendor down-selection based on technical capability, cost, and schedule, and oversee project timelines through FAT/SAT and hand-off to sustaining across both lines Evaluate, down-select, or innovate testing equipment and methodologies to ensure efficient and seamless integration of robot self-testing within a high-volume production line environment Determine utilities requirements for both lines, including electrical power, pneumatics, networking, and any specialized infrastructure needed to support automated test and repair equipment Partner with Software, Controls, and Quality Engineering teams to integrate automated test routines into the validation line Design automated cells for robot-level repairs such as limb swaps and subassembly replacements, as well as fixtures and tooling to support efficient manual diagnosis and refurbishment of Optimus robots Design fixtures, tooling, and ergonomic aids to support manual repair operations, ensuring technicians can safely and efficiently diagnose and refurbish Optimus robots Provide DFM feedback to Design Engineering to improve testability in future Optimus generations, drive ramp-to-rate across both lines, and hand off processes, documentation, and training materials to sustaining teams