# Hardware Manufacturing Engineer at Applied Intuition

- Company: Applied Intuition
- What the company does: Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.appliedintuition.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Sunnyvale
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-22
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/4af795eb-d4da-46ba-83f9-08e50afd9a72?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-hardware-manufacturing-engineer/

## About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking a hands-on Hardware Manufacturing Engineer to drive end-to-end manufacturing execution and NPI bring-up for physical AI hardware platforms. In this role, you will work closely with domestic and international contract manufacturers, establish robust assembly processes, and drive production line bring-up across consumer electronics volume lines and complex physical industries (automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture). Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware manufacturing engineering, NPI engineering, or hardware operations
- A hybrid background combining experience in consumer electronics and at least one complex physical sector (automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture)
- Proven track record of managing domestic and international contract manufacturers and component vendors
- Hands-on expertise in production line bring-up, manufacturing process development, root cause analysis, and yield optimization
- Customer-first mindset with strong communication skills and experience directly interfacing with enterprise customers or external vendors
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tags: Hardware

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-hardware-manufacturing-engineer/