Figure is a Bay Area robotics startup building AI-powered humanoid robots for industrial tasks such as warehouse and factory work.
<p>Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.</p> <p>We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production. The ideal candidate has operated in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, is comfortable driving across multiple stakeholders, and has a strong background in design, testing, validation, and scaling hardware to production. Robotics experience is not required.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design mechanical parts and assemblies in 3D CAD that meet structural, durability, manufacturability, and industrial design requirements</li> <li>Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5</li> <li>Perform tolerance stack-ups and review quality and inspection reports to ensure design intent is met</li> <li>Prototype, build, and test components / systems to validate performance, reliability, and lifetime requirements</li> <li>Lead and support testing / validation efforts at the component, module, and system level</li> <li>Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and systems/integration teams on electromechanical designs</li> <li>Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to drive designs through NPI and into production</li> <li>Own and drive Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions (FA/CA) for complex issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field use</li> <li>Inspect first articles, support build readiness, and continuously support hardware on development platforms</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering</li> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field</li> <li>Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry</li> <li>Experience owning and designing complex mechanical systems/modules end-to-end, including requirements definition, design tradeoffs, build, and validation</li> <li>Experience working across multiple disciplines with competing and strict technical requirements</li> <li>Experience with engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g., FEA, MATLAB, or equivalent)</li> <li>Strong understanding of statistical analysis methods (e.g., Cp/Cpk, Design of Experiments (DOE), variance and sensitivity studies) for component- and system-level characterization, validation, and manufacturing readiness</li> <li>Experience shipping hardware at scale, working with contract manufacturers, supporting NPI builds, and driving complex Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions</li> <li>Familiarity with electromechanical integration, including sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication interfaces</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications: </strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience</li> <li>Experience in controls, integration, and validation</li> <li>CATIA V6 Experience</li> </ul> <p>The US base salary range for this <em class="chrome-extension-mutihighlight chrome-extension-mutihighlight-style-2">full</em>-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 annually.</p> <p>The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. </p> <p> </p>