# Head of Hardware at Chef Robotics

- Company: Chef Robotics
- What the company does: Chef Robotics brings intelligent, adaptable automation to food manufacturers. Scale meal assembly with robots built for the real world. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://chefrobotics.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $280K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2021-05-26
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ChefRobotics/a42a77d0-d0b5-40b8-a626-18d631af11f2
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/chef-robotics-head-of-hardware/

## About the role

As the Head of Hardware, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for defining and executing the hardware strategy that will take us to enterprise-level performance. You will oversee the system architecture for our next-generation products while managing and mentoring a high-performing team of mechanical engineers and manufacturing technicians.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Director or VP level) at a robotics or complex electromechanical systems company
- Demonstrated success in taking a product from low-volume "lab" production to high-volume manufacturing via Tier-1 CMs
- Deep expertise in mechatronics, motion control, and ruggedized system design
- Experience managing complex BOMs and driving significant cost reductions without compromising quality

Tags: Leadership