Mechanical Engineer, Arms

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-250K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs, prototypes, tests, and supports mechanical hardware for humanoid robot arms. Responsibilities include 3D CAD part design, 2D drawings using GD&T, assembly and motion testing, wire routing, supplier coordination, first-article inspection, test-stand development, and ongoing robot platform support. Requires experience with mechanical simulation, actuators, electromechanical integration, documentation, and complex-geometry design.
Summary Generated by Built In

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms. 

Responsibilities:

  • Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements. 

  • Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, wire routing. 

  • Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

  • Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts.

  • Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms. 

Requirements: 

  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.

  • Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.

  • Experience designing and building prototypes.

  • Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.).

  • Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes. 

  • Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal.

  • Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.

  • Experience working with contract manufacturers.

  • CATIA V6 Experience.

  • Wire harness design experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $250,000 per year.

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. 

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a similar field
  • Expertise using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
  • Experience designing and building prototypes
  • Experience with simulation and analysis methodologies, including FEA or MATLAB
  • Ability to write and maintain design process documentation
  • Experience with strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal actuators
  • Experience with electromechanical integration, including sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses
  • Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • CATIA V6 experience
  • Wire harness design experience
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
86 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.

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