Mechanical Engineer - Arms

Figure AI

San Jose, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level mechanical engineers with expertise in robotics and electromechanical integration working in San Jose.

Best fit for

Mechanical engineers specializing in robotics arm design and prototyping.
— “design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms”
Candidates with hands-on experience in actuator and electromechanical systems.
— “Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal”
Engineers proficient in CAD and GD&T for complex part design.
— “Expert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry”

Things to consider

Role requires on-site work in San Jose with potential supplier interactions.
— “Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts”
Continuous support for part development on robot platforms expected.
— “continuously support part on robot development platforms”

How to stand out

Highlight specific examples of high-volume manufacturing experience in your resume.
— “Experience with high volume manufacturing processes”
Demonstrate wire harness design expertise through project examples.
— “Wire harness design experience”
Showcase CATIA V6 proficiency if applicable to your background.
— “CATIA V6 Experience”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions
build prototypes to test assembly

Typical background

mechanical engineeringrobotics

Skills & requirements

Required

3D CADFEAActuatorsElectromechanical Integration

Preferred

Catia V6Wire Harness Design

Stack & domain

3d CadFeaMatlabActuatorsElectromechanical IntegrationMechanical EngineeringRoboticsHumanoid Arms

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

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 between $120,000 - $250,000 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. 

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)