R&D Facility & Workcell Operations Lead

Figure; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, seeks a proactive Manager to lead the R&D facility’s space planning and workcell builds. You will oversee end-to-end projects from design through installation and maintenance, coordinating engineers and operations to maintain a safe, efficient lab environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in space planning or hardware project management, hands-on CAD experience, and strong communication to align diverse teams on complex buildouts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in space planning, industrial facility management, or hardware project management.
• Experience using CAD software for 2D/3D facility layout and workcell planning.
• Track record of managing technical buildouts from concept to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the R&D facility and space optimization for multiple teams.
• Lead R&D workcell builds from design to commissioning and preventive maintenance.
• Space planning to map floor plans for equipment and workflows.

Skills

Space planning

CAD software

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, seeks a proactive Manager to lead the R&D facility’s space planning and workcell builds. You will oversee end-to-end projects from design through installation and maintenance, coordinating engineers and operations to maintain a safe, efficient lab environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in space planning or hardware project management, hands-on CAD experience, and strong communication to align diverse teams on complex buildouts.