Apprentice Robot Service Technician

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 day workweek

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, is seeking an Apprentice Robot Service Technician to work directly with humanoid robots. This role combines robot operator duties with entry‑level robot repair, with a shift from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, record‑keeping, and assisting in robot moves, while ensuring safety procedures are followed. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Willingness to work 5 days a week.
• Able to follow assembly documentation and safety procedures.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of the humanoid robot fleet.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in robot moves and prep robots for deployment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot operation and teleoperation equipment.
• Occasional travel to customer or development partner sites.
• Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown.

Skills

Robot experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stamina

Physical strength

Tools

Torque tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Google Suite

In‑house development GUI

Job description

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 headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Apprentice Robot Service Technician to compliment our superstar team. You'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our humanoid robots. This role is a blend of robot operator duties along with entry-level robot repair.

SHIFT - 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of the humanoid robot fleet
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance and repairs
• Ensure work areas meet organizational cleanliness and organization standards.
• Assist in robot moves and prep robots for deployment.
• Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot operation and teleoperation equipment.
• Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown.
• Occasional travel to customer or development partner sites
• Ability to follow assembly documentation
• Ability to work under short timelines when needed

Requirements:

• Ability to remove and replace mechanical components up to 50lbs
• Willingness to own the operations of the humanoid and drive proper functioning of the robot
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate sustained focus and attention while performing assigned tasks.
• Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Can stand 8+ hours a day and physically manage humanoid hardware
• Embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Familiarity with torque tools and mechanical assembly
• 5 day workweek

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting & Handling: Must be able to safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or humanoid hardware weighing up to 50 lbs independently.
• Sustained Mobility: Ability to stand and move throughout the work area for the entirety of an 8+ hour shift (excluding meal/rest breaks).
• Manual Effort: Capacity for frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and fine motor manipulation of robot hardware.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working with complex systems
• Familiarity with computer based tools such as but not limited to CMD prompt, Google Suite, in house development GUI’s
• Robotics experience
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Slack

The US base salary range for this full-time position starts at $35/hr.

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.