Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer

figure.ai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI Robotics company in San Jose is seeking a Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer to lead the design and implementation of wire harnesses for their humanoid robots. This role requires strong technical expertise in wire harnesses, prototyping, and collaboration across teams to ensure product integrity and performance. The selected candidate will thrive in a fast-paced hardware environment, contributing to innovative robotics solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing wire harnesses.
• Experience with high power wiring and different harness applications.
• Ability to maintain clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build testing harnesses for validation applications.
• Create production-ready 2D wire harness drawings.
• Collaborate to select connectors and manage component updates.

Skills

Wire harness design

Prototyping

EMI/EMC wire separation

Mechanical systems understanding

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Catia V6 3DExperience

2D schematic/drawing tool

Job description

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer to lead the design, rapid build, and implementation of wire harnesses critical to our manufacturing line. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build testing harnesses for a variety of validation applications. Establish fast-turnaround processes to support rapid iteration, ensuring correct fit and routing across hardware setups.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal manufacturing specifications. Ensure compliance with these specs across internal builds and external suppliers.
• Create accurate, production-ready 2D wire harness drawings (we build to print).
• Own 3D routing and package layouts in CATIA V6 3DExperience for test setups and production equipment.
• Support electrical schematic development. Ensure alignment across 2D, 3D and schematics.
• Collaborate with ME and EE teams to select connectors, wire gauges and wire types. Manage component creation and updates within the harness library.
• Work with our GSM team to select suppliers and collaborate with part ordering.
• Inspect first articles, build test fixtures, and support continuous integration into development robots and production environments.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience designing wire harnesses.
• Catia V6 3DExperience and a 2D schematic/drawing tool (e.g., Capital, Arcadia).
• Experience designing and building prototypes.
• Ability to write and maintain clear documentation for your design process.
• Experience with EMI/EMC wire separation, HV and high power wiring, grounding, and different types of harnesses for specific applications (Ethernet, HV, USB, etc).
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, especially related to panel design, wiring layout, and functional testing.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
• Experience integrating harnesses with electromechanical systems (sensors, motors, drivers).
• Background in robotics or automation.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 and $175,000 annually.

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.

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