Mechanical Engineer - Integration & Test

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics technology company in San Jose seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the test infrastructure team in designing and building prototype hardware. Responsibilities include managing prototype integration and test equipment, developing test fixtures, and collaborating with engineering teams for electromechanical integration. Required qualifications include a degree in Mechanical or related fields and 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering. The position offers a salary between $120,000 to $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to design complex parts.
• Experience designing and building prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of prototype integration and test equipment.
• Design test fixtures for robot hardware validation.
• Support electromechanical integration with sensors and motors.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD software

Prototype design

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, or Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Integration & Test

San Jose, CA

Figure is an AI Robotics company 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. We are based in North San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the test infrastructure team to design, and build prototype hardware across our integration and test teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Cradle to grave ownership of prototype integration and test equipment
• Design and build test fixtures to validate robot hardware to real‑world loading and failure conditions
• Develop drivelines and test stands for actuator integration and validation
• Support electromechanical integration with components such as sensors and motors
• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure tight tolerances and proper fits
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and systems integration teams on hands‑on testing

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
• Experience in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
• Experience designing and building prototypes
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CATIA V6
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and first article inspection
• Experience with actuators, including strain‑wave, planetary, or cycloidal
• Exposure to sensors, motors, or electromechanical systems
• Experience with FEA, simulation tools, or basic programming (Python, MATLAB)

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000-175,000 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.