Manufacturing Engineer

Human Computer Lab is building robots that feel alive and responsive. We are a fast-paced and focused team, with the goal of pushing the frontier of human-robot interaction by making technology more legible, emotionally intuitive, and intentional.

We’re looking for a scrappy, high-agency manufacturing engineer who wants to own the full arc of how LeLamp gets built, from supply chain and production, to quality testing, and reliability. You’ll help stand up the build process from scratch, source parts, set up the build line, catch failures before they ship, and ensure every unit meets the bar. This is a high-ownership role working closely with the CEO and founding team to shape how the robot moves from prototype to scalable product.

• Design and set up our internal build line for LeLamp's head, base, and full-system assemblies, from the first clean builds through repeatable small-batch production of hundreds of units, with a path to thousands.

• Own supply chain: identify vendors, manage lead times, and build redundancy so production isn’t blocked by a single supplier.

• Lead reliability and failure analysis, identify root causes, and close the loop with engineering.

• Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure designs support manufacturability and assembly early.

• Track production metrics and turn them into process improvements.

• Qualify and maintain piece-part vendors and assembly partners across production.

• Transition builds from prototype-stage parts to repeatable, documented, scalable assemblies.

• Have experience across manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and quality, or strong exposure to all three (small teams mean these aren't separate roles here).

• Have manufactured robotics or consumer products (servos, gimbals, drones, smart cameras, etc).

• Thrive in environments where processes don’t exist yet and need to be built from scratch.

• Understand manual and automated assembly methods and when to use each.

• Have shipped product involving both PCBA and injection molding, including DFM reviews with both kinds of suppliers.

• Are comfortable working in 3D CAD and reading PCB designs to develop fixtures and tooling.

• Have set up hardware testing and reliability frameworks and know how to interpret results.

• Have specified and procured manufacturing equipment and worked directly with vendors.

• Can travel occasionally for vendor qualification and manufacturing support.

• Get energized by the challenge of making something repeatable that has never been made before.

• Move quickly and can hold both the big picture and the fine-grained detail at the same time.

• Take ownership over build quality and process as a reflection of the product experience, not just a production metric.

• Work well in small, collaborative teams where manufacturing and engineering are in constant conversation.

• Care about the person on the other end, and understand that how something is built shapes how it feels to use.

The early team becomes the DNA of the company. We set ourselves and others to a high standard, and we respond with kindness when things get hard but keep everyone accountable. This requires us to be curious, creative, and diverse in our thinking and approach.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria - we don’t want that to be the reason we miss out on great talent.