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The Company Our client is a robotics startup revolutionizing manufacturing through dexterous robotic automation. Their mission is to build advanced systems pushing boundaries in physical intelligence, robotic dexterity, data collection scale, and manufacturing economics. Hardware R&D (Research and Development) occurs in their in-house Vietnam factories, collapsing design, iteration, and deployment into one loop. Our client's hardware operates on active factory floors under real constraints of durability, serviceability, and uptime. Systems must survive repeated human use, industrial environments, and continuous iteration Position Overview Location : Based in Vietnam for the initial 12–24 month R&D and deployment phase; long-term location (U.S., Europe, or Asia) decided collectively by the engineering team. Stage : Early hardware development (first prototype through first repeatable systems). Reports to : Co-founder / CTO. Core mandate : Own the physical execution and robust implementation of dexterous robotic hardware evolving from handheld data collection devices to bimanual robotic arms, through hands-on build, test, and iteration in real manufacturing environments. Works closely with : Founding Robotics Hardware Architect. The Role Execution anchor for early hardware: transform concepts into robust reality, keeping build-test-learn tight across: Handheld data collection gripper Actuated version of that gripper Bimanual robotic manipulation system with 6-DoF motion These are successive iterations of the same interaction, sensing, and mechanical design. Keep the build–test–learn loop tight, surfacing practical issues early to support durability, reliability, and uptime. This is a deeply hands-on role centered on the factory floor. You collaborate closely with the Founding Hardware Architect to build, test, break, and refine hardware through craftsmanship, rigor, and real-world feedback, proposing changes when reality challenges intent. Join to execute hardware that redefines manufacturing, with deep ownership and close collaboration in a high-velocity environment. Collaboration Model Work as a peer with the Founding Robotics Hardware Architect (Engineer ↔ Architect). Early development owned jointly across architecture and implementation. Responsibilities differentiated by focus (coherence vs. execution), but delivery shared. Embedded firmware, robotic systems, and controls specialists join later; early members cross boundaries for high iteration velocity. Titles start modest, evolving based on ownership and impact, rewarding builders over status. Core Responsibilities Own hands-on execution: building, assembly, wiring, testing, and integration across embodiments. Prototype components and full systems from initial concepts to repeatable hardware. Integrate sensors: force/torque, cameras, encoders, IMUs, and micro-vibrational. Build/test passive handheld and actuated grippers, highlighting differences in behavior, feel, and data. Debug mechanical/electrical issues, including failure modes and root causes. Optimize ergonomics, durability, and serviceability through real-world use and iteration. Run experiments to validate designs and resolve practical uncertainties. Collaborate daily with Founding Hardware Architect for rapid, reality-grounded iteration. Document builds, failures, revisions, and insights to maintain iteration history. Incorporate basic safety features for human-robot interaction during prototyping. Challenge impractical designs, proposing alternatives based on test results. Coordinate vendors and Asian supply chains for fast component sourcing. Ensure hardware reliability under industrial stresses like cycles and environments. Support early boundaries for seamless future embedded/controls integration. Technical Scope Hands-on across domains (depth grows via building, not required Day 1): Mechanical/System Execution : Assembly