Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands
FigureSan Jose, California, United States · Posted 3 months agoDescription
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 based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production. The ideal candidate has operated in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, is comfortable driving across multiple stakeholders, and has a strong background in design, testing, validation, and scaling hardware to production. Robotics experience is not required.
Responsibilities:
- Design structural parts and assemblies in 3D CAD that meet load, durability, manufacturability, and packaging requirements within a tightly constrained envelope
- Collaborate closely with actuator, sensing, and electronics teams to integrate subsystems into a unified hand structure
- Perform structural analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and FEA to validate design intent
- Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
- Prototype, build, and test components to validate structural performance and reliability
- Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, and manufacturing engineers to drive designs through NPI and into production
- Own and drive Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions (FA/CA) for issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field use
- Communicate clearly and proactively across a small, fast-moving team — structure touches every subsystem and requires constant cross-functional coordination
- Some international travel
Requirements:
- 2+ years of meaningful experience in structural or mechanical engineering at a high-tech company (consumer electronics, EV, aerospace, or similar)
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Expert in 3D CAD (CATIA preferred; NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent accepted)
- Experience owning structural design end-to-end: requirements, tradeoffs, build, and validation
- Strong understanding of structural analysis, FEA, and material selection
- Experience shipping hardware at scale, including working with contract manufacturers and supporting NPI builds
- Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills — ability to work across actuator, sensing, and electronics teams in a fast-paced, flat organization
- Comfortable operating in a high-ambiguity environment without rigid process frameworks
Bonus Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience
- Experience with body-in-white or body structures in consumer electronics or EV programs
- Production engineering experience with high-volume manufacturing
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.
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