Wire Harness Engineer – Robotics Systems (3D CAD)

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

Job summary

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

You will work with contract manufacturers and suppliers, ensure EWIS/USCAR compliance, and maintain PLM documentation while iterating from prototype to production. 3+ years in harness design and strong CAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in wire harness or electrical hardware design.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD in CATIA/SolidWorks/Creo.
• Experience creating 2D and 3D harness documentation.
• Solid understanding of harness routing constraints and electrical integration.
• Experience 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.
• Maintain revision control and proper documentation in PLM systems.

Skills

Wire harness design

3D CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)

Electrical hardware design

Documentation (2D/3D harness)

Supplier coordination

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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

You will work with contract manufacturers and suppliers, ensure EWIS/USCAR compliance, and maintain PLM documentation while iterating from prototype to production. 3+ years in harness design and strong CAD skills are essential.