Senior Engineering Technician

Figure AI

San Jose, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with robotics and complex electromechanical systems.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years of hands-on experience in electromechanical systems and a background in robotics or automation
— “5+ years of hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, or repairing complex electromechanical systems.”
Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and can drive issues to closure with engineers
— “Partner with engineers to drive problems to resolution.”
Candidates who have worked with diagnostic equipment and can perform system-level troubleshooting
— “Strong electrical, mechanical, and system-level troubleshooting skills.”

Things to consider

The role demands a high level of independent work and ownership of hardware and test assets
— “Own assigned hardware and test assets, including configuration, upgrades, maintenance, uptime, and readiness.”
Candidates must be prepared to work in a full-time, US-based role with no mention of remote flexibility
— “The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $45/hr to $70/hr.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with system bring-up and failure analysis in your resume and interview responses
— “Execute system and subsystem testing and clearly identify, document, and escalate failures.”
Demonstrate proficiency in Linux and Python through specific examples in your work history
— “Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell commands, and Python for system bring-up, troubleshooting, test execution, and data collection.”
Showcase your ability to maintain and improve procedures and tooling for reliability and safety
— “Improve procedures, tooling, fixtures, and workflows to increase reliability, quality, safety, and efficiency.”
Emphasize your training and support experience with hardware and troubleshooting methods
— “Train and support other technicians on hardware, procedures, and troubleshooting.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

PythonJava

Stack & domain

PythonLinuxMultimetersOscilloscopesPower SuppliesLogic AnalyzersDAQ SystemsRoboticsAutomation

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 an experienced Senior Engineering Technician to build, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex robotic systems and engineering test assets. This is a hands-on role for someone who can work independently, own hardware within their area, and partner with engineers to drive problems to resolution.
Responsibilities
Build, integrate, bring up, and maintain complex robotic systems, subsystems, and test equipment.
Independently troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and system-level failures using test equipment, logs, data, and engineering documentation.
Own assigned hardware and test assets, including configuration, upgrades, maintenance, uptime, and readiness.
Execute system and subsystem testing and clearly identify, document, and escalate failures.
Work with engineering to reproduce failures, validate fixes, and drive issues to closure.
Improve procedures, tooling, fixtures, and workflows to increase reliability, quality, safety, and efficiency.
Maintain clear documentation of hardware configuration, test results, repairs, and known issues.
Train and support other technicians on hardware, procedures, and troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, or repairing complex electromechanical systems.
Strong electrical, mechanical, and system-level troubleshooting skills.
Experience with complex assembly, system bring-up, rework, and component replacement.
Proficiency with diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and DAQ systems.
Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell commands, and Python for system bring-up, troubleshooting, test execution, and data collection.
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, CAD, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
Experience with system integration, reliability testing, or failure analysis.
Familiarity with CATIA or similar CAD tools.
Python, Java, and/or C++ experience.
Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001.
The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $45/hr to $70/hr.
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)