Andres Diaz-Cano

Lead the full-lifecycle deployment of general-purpose humanoid robots (GPR), bridging the gap between R&D prototyping and scalable manufacturing. Specialized in system integration, reliability engineering, and closing the loop between hardware reality and software control.

NPI Lead Engineer

• Production Scalability: Reduced humanoid robot assembly time from 2 months to 3 weeks by leading a team of 5 technicians and optimizing the build workflow for DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Engineered a human-like robotic fingertip optimized for durability and chemical resilience, successfully packaging structural and electronic components into a near-1 cm³ volume using rigorous DfM principles
• Knowledge Transfer: Developed comprehensive assembly documentation and trained 15 external technicians to scale production capacity with third-party partners.
• Process Definition: Established the organization's first formal QA methodologies , Engineering Change Management (ECM) systems, and Bill of Materials (BOM) validation processes to ensure fleet consistency.
• Asset Management: Implemented a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to digitize inventory tracking and work orders, creating a centralized system for tracking asset availability across the fleet.

• Maintained and repaired advanced robotic systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Executed routine diagnostics to identify and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance system functionalities and resolve complex challenges.
• Trained junior technicians on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols.

Guided design and manufacturing team from prototype to commercialization

• Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and drive innovation initiatives.
• Implemented engineering best practices, resulting in improved project timelines and resource efficiency.
• Led strategic planning and teamwork organization
• Established and tracked key performance indicators

• Designed and developed prototypes for testing cutting edge ceramic manufacturing techniques

• Provided essential R&D results for 350.000 USD funding
• Developed innovative 3D-printing method for ceramic
• Manufactured complex-shaped ceramic parts
• Formulated and characterized ceramic slurries