Thermal Analysis Engineer

Figure AI
San Jose, CA

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mechanical engineers who simulate thermal performance and design systems for robotics, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and prototype development in San Jose, CA.

Best fit for

  • Mechanical engineers with thermal modeling expertise and a background in robotics or mechatronics
    — “5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, 2+ years explicit experience in thermal modeling”
  • Candidates who have built prototypes and used 3D CAD software for complex geometries
    — “Experienced in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry”
  • Individuals with a history of cross-functional integration and documentation in engineering design processes
    — “Work cross-functionally with subsystem owners to integrate the thermal management system into the robot”

Things to consider

  • The position demands the ability to maintain and document design processes thoroughly
    — “Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for your design process”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with thermal simulations of robotic components in your resume and interview responses
    — “Build a thermal model of our actuators, battery, sensors, computers, and other key components”
  • Emphasize your ability to execute test plans that validate thermal designs effectively
    — “Generate and execute test plans to demonstrate the necessity and effectiveness of your thermal management designs”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with prototype development and first-article inspection
    — “Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support parts on robot development platforms”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • thermal performance simulation
  • thermal management system design
Typical background
5+ years experience in mechanical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Thermal Modeling3D CADSimulationThermal ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

High Volume ManufacturingContract ManufacturingTextiles

Stack & domain

Mechanical EngineeringThermal Modeling3D CADSimulation And AnalysisAnsysComsolMatlabDocumentationCross-functional CollaborationRoboticsThermal Management

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 Thermal Analysis Engineer to simulate and analyze our robots thermal performance and design thermal management systems.

Responsibilities:

Build a thermal model of our actuators, battery, sensors, computers, and other key components.

Simulate kinematic use cases on the thermal model and determine where thermal mitigations are necessary.

Generate and execute test plans to demonstrate the necessity and effectiveness of your thermal management designs.

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

Work cross-functionally with subsystem owners of to integrate the thermal management system into the robot.

Requirements: 

5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, 2+ years explicit experience in thermal modeling.

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

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

Experience designing and building prototypes.

Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology and software (ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, etc).

Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for your design process.

Bonus Qualifications: 

Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.

Experience working with contract manufacturers.

Experience creating 3D CAD models, especially in CATIA V6.

Experience with textiles.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $220,000 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.

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)

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