Found Industries

Vice President of Engineering

Found Industries · Cambridge

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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-06

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About this role

The Vice President of Engineering at Found Industries will lead the engineering organization to scale technologies from R&D through to commercial deployment. This role involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from translating experimental results into system requirements to overseeing design, construction, and commissioning of industrial facilities. The VP will also build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team while collaborating with R&D and other departments to ensure successful technology integration and deployment.

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What you need

  • B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree is a strong plus
  • 15 plus years engineering leadership experience in industrial technology, heavy industry, process industries, or complex hardware systems
  • Demonstrated experience scaling technology from pilot or demonstration systems toward commercial deployment
  • Hands-on experience with the design, construction, commissioning, startup, or operation of industrial facilities
  • Experience working with EPC firms, engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, and fabricators
  • Experience building and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

Nice to have

  • First-of-a-kind pilot, demonstration, or commercial project experience
  • Mining, mineral processing, metals refining, hydrometallurgy, or chemical-process industry experience
  • Experience implementing new technology within operating industrial facilities
  • Familiarity with industrial equipment certification, UL/CSA requirements, or field labeling
  • Prior experience in a hardware or industrial technology startup

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires full-time on-site presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Focus on scaling first-of-a-kind technologies may involve high uncertainty and risk

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