Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands

figure.ai; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own complex structural modules for robot hands from concept through production. The role requires coordinating with actuator, sensing, and electronics teams in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

You will design in 3D CAD, perform structural analysis, generate GD&T drawings, prototype, test, and drive designs through the complete lifecycle from NPI to manufacturing, including FA/CA for issues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in structural or mechanical engineering at a high-tech company
• Experience owning structural design end-to-end: requirements, tradeoffs, build and validation
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, FEA, and material selection
• Experience shipping hardware at scale with contract manufacturers and NPI builds

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 hand structure
• Perform structural analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and FEA to validate design intent
• Generate 2D drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Prototype, build, and test components to validate structural performance and reliability
• Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, and manufacturing engineers to drive designs through NPI to production
• Own and drive FA/CA for issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field use

Skills

Structural design end-to-end

FEA & materials selection

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware production experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands

San Jose, CA

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.

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 based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production. The ideal candidate has operated in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, is comfortable driving across multiple stakeholders, and has a strong background in design, testing, validation, and scaling hardware to production. Robotics experience is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Design structural parts and assemblies in 3D CAD that meet load, durability, manufacturability, and packaging requirements within a tightly constrained envelope
• Collaborate closely 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 in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Prototype, build, and test components to validate structural performance and reliability
• Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, and manufacturing engineers to drive designs through NPI and into production
• Own and drive Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions (FA/CA) for issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field use
• Communicate clearly and proactively across a small, fast-moving team — structure touches every subsystem and requires constant cross-functional coordination
• Some international travel

Requirements:

• 2+ years of meaningful experience in structural or mechanical engineering at a high-tech company (consumer electronics, EV, aerospace, or similar)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Expert in 3D CAD (CATIA preferred; NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent accepted)
• Experience owning structural design end-to-end: requirements, tradeoffs, build, and validation
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, FEA, and material selection
• Experience shipping hardware at scale, including working with contract manufacturers and supporting NPI builds
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills — ability to work across actuator, sensing, and electronics teams in a fast-paced, flat organization
• Comfortable operating in a high-ambiguity environment without rigid process frameworks

Bonus Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience with body-in-white or body structures in consumer electronics or EV programs
• Production engineering experience with high-volume manufacturing

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 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.