Manufacturing Engineer, Motors & Actuators

OpenAI
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 225,000 - 318,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Technical analysis","Measurement-driven experimentation","Cross-functional communication","Documentation and training"]

Own electromechanical manufacturing development for custom motors and actuators, including stator winding processes, assembly and inspection tooling, and prototype build execution. Translate mechanical and electromagnetic requirements into repeatable processes, validate outputs against acceptance criteria, and troubleshoot equipment and defects. Partner across mechanical, electrical, test, quality, and suppliers to improve build time, yield, and quality while releasing clear process documentation and training technicians.

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2 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Motors & Actuators

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Job Summary

Own electromechanical manufacturing development for custom motors and actuators, including stator winding processes, assembly and inspection tooling, and prototype build execution. Translate mechanical and electromagnetic requirements into repeatable processes, validate outputs against acceptance criteria, and troubleshoot equipment and defects. Partner across mechanical, electrical, test, quality, and suppliers to improve build time, yield, and quality while releasing clear process documentation and training technicians.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • ā€¢Develop and validate stator process parameters (stacking, winding, termination, potting/cure), including defect controls, work instructions, and repeatable results.
  • ā€¢Design, deliver, and commission tooling/fixtures and inspection gauges (from CAD/drawings through fabrication, troubleshooting, and improved setup and repeatability).
  • ā€¢Plan and execute prototype manufacturing builds of actuator assemblies, managing parts readiness, inspection, approved rework, and delivery for robot integration.
  • ā€¢Integrate and troubleshoot equipment within the specialty, improving operator workflow, material flow, and controls/test interfaces.
  • ā€¢Resolve defects and bottlenecks using measurements and controlled trials; release process/tooling documentation, maintain revisions, and train technicians/operators.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 225,000 - 318,000 annually
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • ā€¢Developed, built, or improved manufacturing processes, tooling, or electromechanical assemblies and can explain owned engineering decisions and results.
  • ā€¢Experience troubleshooting hands-on issues while also performing technical analysis and working closely with technicians, operators, and suppliers.
  • ā€¢Use measurements and experiments to distinguish part variation, tooling problems, process settings, and operator effects.
  • ā€¢Understand how to choose equipment/automation for production rate, flexibility, cost, safety, and maintainability.
  • ā€¢Strong capability to communicate blockers early and coordinate across design, controls, test, quality, and operations to resolve issues.
Experience:Electromechanical manufacturing
Skills:TroubleshootingTechnical analysisMeasurement-driven experimentationCross-functional communicationDocumentation and training
Tech Stack:CADMetrologyPLCsSensorsI/OPneumaticsAI

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALLĀ·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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