Robotics Hardware Test Engineer Intern

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Intern to help design, build, and validate electromechanical test stations for humanoid robot hardware. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to solve integration challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves developing test procedures, automating data collection with Python, and bringing up test stations to ensure accurate measurements, reliability, and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics with at least two years completed.
• Hands-on experience designing, assembling, and testing mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Basic programming in Python for equipment control, test automation, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interpret test data and document findings clearly.
• Availability for an 8–12 month internship with in-office collaboration five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test fixtures and scalable test stations for functional, performance, and reliability testing of robotic components and subassemblies.
• Integrate mechanical fixtures, electrical wiring, data acquisition systems, power supplies, sensors, actuators, and controllers into complete test setups.
• Develop test procedures and pass/fail criteria based on hardware design requirements and expected operating conditions.
• Develop test sequences and modify test configurations to control test equipment, automate test operation, and collect and analyze measurement data.
• Perform test station bring-up and qualification, including checking measurement accuracy, repeatability, data capture, and safety interlocks.
• Execute tests, monitor hardware behavior, and document results, anomalies, and failures.
• Troubleshoot test setups and support root cause investigations across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.
• Create and maintain fixture drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and test documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, station reliability, and testing efficiency.

Skills

Test engineering

Robotics

Python

Data analysis

Electromechanical integration

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA V6

CAN

Oscilloscope

DMM

3D printing

Job description

Figure is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Intern to help design, build, and validate electromechanical test stations for humanoid robot hardware. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to solve integration challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves developing test procedures, automating data collection with Python, and bringing up test stations to ensure accurate measurements, reliability, and safe operation.