Mechanical Engineer – Humanoid Arm Hardware

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San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 250,000

Full time

18 hours ago
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Job summary

Figure in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for humanoid arms.

Design 3D CAD parts, build prototypes, generate GD&T drawings, and collaborate with suppliers and the GSM team to order parts. Prepare first articles and test stands to support robot development platforms.

Required: 2+ years in mechanical engineering, degrees in Mechanical/Robotics/Mechatronics, plus experience with actuators and electromechanical integration.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
  • Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
  • Experience designing and building prototypes
  • Experience with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.)
  • Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes
  • Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal
  • Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses

Responsibilities

  • Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements
  • Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing
  • Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts
  • Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms

Skills

3D CAD
Prototype testing
Documentation
Actuators & drives
EM integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB
FEA
CATIA V6

Job description

Figure in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for humanoid arms.

Design 3D CAD parts, build prototypes, generate GD&T drawings, and collaborate with suppliers and the GSM team to order parts. Prepare first articles and test stands to support robot development platforms.

Required: 2+ years in mechanical engineering, degrees in Mechanical/Robotics/Mechatronics, plus experience with actuators and electromechanical integration.

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