Robotics Research Operations Lead (Robotic Manufacturing)

An early-stage robotics company is looking for an operations lead to turn research breakthroughs into dependable automated manufacturing lines.

Your scope

• Start hands-on, running experiments and keeping robots productive day to day
• Build the operating processes that make robotic production repeatable and reliable
• Troubleshoot and debug robot behavior as issues surface on the floor
• Grow into hiring, training and leading a team of robot operators and technicians
• Bridge the research group and production so lessons flow back and forth

What you bring

• Hands-on operations experience with robotics, complex hardware, manufacturing or research operations
• 2+ years running or leading a robotics research operations function
• Sharp troubleshooting skills on robotic systems
• Nice to have: automated manufacturing exposure, team training experience, Python and Linux, mechanical engineering background
• A stable track record with meaningful tenures

On-site in San Francisco, five days a week.