Robot Operations Shift Lead - Humanoid Automation

Figure; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a Shift Coordinator for Humanoid Robot Operations (Swing) in Santa Clara, CA. This contract-to-hire role leads the shift team, prioritizes tasks, and ensures robot uptime for real commercial use cases.

You will own shift results, escalate issues, and coordinate with engineering via Jira. Training is provided, with a base pay rate of $35.00 per hour in the US. This position requires 5-day weeks including weekend shifts and hands-on robot operation when needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role such as shift lead or supervisor.
• Experience with robots or electromechanical systems is required.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and direct the shift operator team and assignments.
• Own shift performance: uptime, throughput, on-time completion.
• Escalate robot failures and safety concerns to engineering.
• Ensure issues are tracked and handed off in Jira with quality tickets.
• Conduct structured handoffs to the next shift leadership.
• Coach operators, train new hires, and foster accountability.
• Identify recurring issues and drive fixes with leadership.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintenance guidelines.
• Step in hands-on to operate robots when needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Jira familiarity

Clear communication

Robotics exposure

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Jira

Job description

Figure is seeking a Shift Coordinator for Humanoid Robot Operations (Swing) in Santa Clara, CA. This contract-to-hire role leads the shift team, prioritizes tasks, and ensures robot uptime for real commercial use cases.

You will own shift results, escalate issues, and coordinate with engineering via Jira. Training is provided, with a base pay rate of $35.00 per hour in the US. This position requires 5-day weeks including weekend shifts and hands-on robot operation when needed.