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About the Role

Human Computer Lab is developing character robots that are alive and responsive, starting with LeLamp, a robot that explores a new category of consumer robotics where everyday objects become interactive. The goal is to advance human-robot interaction by creating technology that is legible, emotionally intuitive, and human-centered, laying the groundwork for a new generation of robots for everyday environments.

Responsibilities

Source, qualify, and manage relationships with component suppliers, distributors, and contract manufacturers (CMs).
Own BOM cost, lead-time, and availability tracking across mechanical and electrical subsystems.
Partner with EE/ME teams on design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) reviews.
Manage procurement and purchase orders, balancing cost, lead time, and inventory risk.
Identify and mitigate component obsolescence and single-source risk across the BOM.
Coordinate with overseas and domestic manufacturing partners on quoting, tooling, and production timelines.
Support incoming quality inspection and work with suppliers to resolve nonconformances.
Track and forecast inventory needs as build volumes scale.
Help build and refine internal processes (PO workflows, supplier scorecards, inventory systems).
Assess supply chain contingencies and develop backup plans to ensure reliability.
Ensure raw materials and production processes meet product standards and maintain high-quality supplier relations.

Requirements

Pursuing or hold a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience sourcing electrical or mechanical components.
Comfortable reading BOMs, schematics, and mechanical drawings to facilitate informed sourcing conversations.
Clear communication with suppliers and internal teams, including documenting decisions and trade-offs.
Some exposure to contract manufacturing, PCBA assembly, or hardware production workflows.
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments where processes are still being built.
Hands-on experience working directly with suppliers or CMs (quoting, negotiating, expediting, resolving issues).
Understanding of cost and lead-time trade-offs in component selection, with the ability to challenge engineering choices.
Experience with international manufacturing partners and understanding of logistics and import considerations.
Ability to move quickly through iteration cycles and make progress without perfect information.
Takes ownership of work end to end.
Works well in small, collaborative teams where supply chain, electrical, and mechanical functions are in constant communication.
Cares about enabling the supply chain to deliver expressive, reliable hardware faster.

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Sourcing
Procurement
Manufacturing
BOM Cost Management
Lead-time Management
Risk Management
Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM)
Design-for-Assembly (DFA)
Contract Manufacturing
PCBA Assembly
Hardware Production
Quality Control
Inventory Management
Process Refinement
Communication
Problem-Solving

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Hands-on experience

Education Level

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

About the Company

Human Computer Lab is a research lab building character robots that feel alive and responsive.
Our first robot, LeLamp, explores a new category of consumer robotics where everyday objects become interactive and help us reshape our attachment to technology.
Our goal is to push the frontier of human-robot interaction by making technology more legible, emotionally intuitive, and human-centered.
We are building the foundation for a new generation of robots designed for everyday environments.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.