Wire Harness Engineer for Robotics & 3D CAD

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer in San Jose, CA to lead wire harness design and integration for humanoid robotic platforms. You will drive 3D harness routing, create 2D documentation, and collaborate with EE, ME, and Manufacturing teams in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/Creo) and experience with EWIS/USCAR standards. You will coordinate with suppliers and support design-for-manufacturing activities across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in wire harness or electrical hardware design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Experience creating both 2D and 3D harness documentation.
• Solid understanding of harness routing constraints and electrical integration.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D wire harness routing within system-level assemblies.
• Create 2D harness drawings, flatten layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
• Define connector selection, backshells, strain reliefs, and mounting features.
• Collaborate with EE to translate schematics into physical harness designs.
• Ensure proper bend radius, shielding, separation, and routing best practices in line with EWIS/USCAR standards.
• Support BOM creation and part selection for harness and connector components.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers for DFM feedback.
• Update models and drawings based on prototype learnings and MFG feedback.

Skills

Wire harness design

Electrical hardware design

3D CAD

Startup collaboration

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

PLM systems

Job description

Figure is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer in San Jose, CA to lead wire harness design and integration for humanoid robotic platforms. You will drive 3D harness routing, create 2D documentation, and collaborate with EE, ME, and Manufacturing teams in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/Creo) and experience with EWIS/USCAR standards. You will coordinate with suppliers and support design-for-manufacturing activities across the lifecycle.