Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures for Robotics

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, developing autonomous humanoid robots. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own complex mechanical modules from concept to production, collaborating with actuator, sensing, and electronics teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CAD/FEM experience, are comfortable with fast-paced environments, and can drive designs through NPI while ensuring manufacturability. Robotics experience is not required; travel is possible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in structural or mechanical engineering at a high-tech company.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Expert in 3D CAD and structural design end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design structural parts and assemblies in 3D CAD meeting load, durability, manufacturability, and packaging constraints.
• Collaborate with actuator, sensing, and electronics teams to integrate subsystems into a unified hand structure.
• Perform structural analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and FEA to validate design intent.
• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Prototype, build, and test components to validate structural performance and reliability.
• Partner with supply chain and contract manufacturers to drive designs through NPI to production.
• Own and drive FA/CA for issues during manufacturing, testing, or field use.
• Communicate clearly across a small, fast-moving team with cross-functional coordination.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Structural analysis

NPI & production

Cross-functional collaboration

CATIA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA (preferred)

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, developing autonomous humanoid robots. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own complex mechanical modules from concept to production, collaborating with actuator, sensing, and electronics teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CAD/FEM experience, are comfortable with fast-paced environments, and can drive designs through NPI while ensuring manufacturability. Robotics experience is not required; travel is possible.