Mechanical Engineer, Robot Ecosystem

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement hardware components for the robot ecosystem. Responsibilities include designing parts in 3D CAD, building prototypes, generating 2D drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, sourcing parts with the GSM team, and validating first articles on robot development platforms.

Requirements: 2+ years in mechanical engineering, BS/MS in Mechanical/Robotics, strong CAD skills, prototyping

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for robotics or similar fields.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to generate toleranced drawings.
• Experience prototyping and testing hardware assemblies.
• Familiarity with simulation (FEA) and MATLAB is a plus.
• Ability to document design processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design parts in 3D CAD meeting load, form factor and durability requirements.
• Build prototypes to test assembly, motion, and wiring routing.
• Create accurate 2D drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Collaborate with GSM team to select suppliers and order parts.
• Inspect first articles and support parts on robot development platforms.

Skills

2+ years exp

3D CAD

Prototyping

Documentation

FEA

MATLAB

Electromechanical

Systems integration

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical

Tools

CATIA V6

3D printing

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 Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components that are part of the robot ecosystem.

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, and wire routing.
• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Work with our GSM team to select a supplier and order parts.
• Inspect first articles, build test stands, and provide continuous support for parts on robot development platforms.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• 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.
• Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB, etc.).
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.
• Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• CATIA V6 Experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $180,000 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.