Mechanical Engineer - Softgoods & Plastics for Robots

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

Job summary

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, developing general-purpose humanoid robots for commercial and industrial use. This role requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration and involves designing parts, 2D drawings, and prototype work on robot development platforms.

The candidate will work closely with industrial designers, maintain design files, and communicate with suppliers while delivering Class A surface parts and GD&T-compliant drawings for high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience working with industrial design departments.
• 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 with high volume manufacturing processes specifically injection molding and die cutting.
• Experience designing and building prototypes.
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes.

Responsibilities

• Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.
• Work closely with industrial designer to execute on the vision and form of the system
• Own the industrial design robot buck, keep up to date with latest files from our engineers and communicate with suppliers
• Design injection molded plastic parts with Class A surfaces
• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD

Documentation

Prototyping

Injection molding

Die cutting

Education

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

Tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

CATIA V6

3D CAD software

Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, developing general-purpose humanoid robots for commercial and industrial use. This role requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration and involves designing parts, 2D drawings, and prototype work on robot development platforms.

The candidate will work closely with industrial designers, maintain design files, and communicate with suppliers while delivering Class A surface parts and GD&T-compliant drawings for high-volume manufacturing.