Senior Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI Robotics is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer in San Jose, CA. This role involves leading the design and implementation of wire harnesses for manufacturing. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wire harness design.
• Experience with HDMI, USB, and high-power wiring a plus.
• Ability to create production-ready drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design testing harnesses for validation applications.
• Develop and maintain internal manufacturing specifications.
• Create 2D wire harness drawings and manage layouts.

Skills

Wire harness design

Prototyping

Documentation

EMI/EMC wire separation

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Catia V6 3DExperience

Capital

Arcadia

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer

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Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Wire Harness Engineer to lead the design, rapid build, and implementation of wire harnesses critical to our manufacturing line. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build testing harnesses for a variety of validation applications. Establish fast-turnaround processes to support rapid iteration, ensuring correct fit and routing across hardware setups.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal manufacturing specifications. Ensure compliance with these specs across internal builds and external suppliers.
• Create accurate, production-ready 2D wire harness drawings (we build to print).
• Own 3D routing and package layouts in CATIA V6 3DExperience for test setups and production equipment.
• Support electrical schematic development. Ensure alignment across 2D, 3D and schematics.
• Collaborate with ME and EE teams to select connectors, wire gauges and wire types. Manage component creation and updates within the harness library.
• Work with our GSM team to select suppliers and collaborate with part ordering.
• Inspect first articles, build test fixtures, and support continuous integration into development robots and production environments.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing wire harnesses.
• Catia V6 3DExperience and a 2D schematic/drawing tool (e.g., Capital, Arcadia).
• Experience designing and building prototypes.
• Ability to write and maintain clear documentation for your design process.
• Experience with EMI/EMC wire separation, HV and high power wiring, grounding, and different types of harnesses for specific applications (Ethernet, HV, USB, etc).
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, especially related to panel design, wiring layout, and functional testing.
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
• Experience integrating harnesses with electromechanical systems (sensors, motors, drivers).
• Background in robotics or automation.
  
  

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 and $175,000 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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