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Mechanical Engineer, Robot Head

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United States , Sunnyvale

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Salary:

120000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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 support in the design, testing, and implementation of the head for the Figure robots.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements
  • Build prototypes to test assembly, range of motion, and wire routing
  • Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Work with our GSM team to select a supplier and order parts
  • Inspect first articles, build test stands, and provide continuous support for parts 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 electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses

Nice to have:

  • Experience with high volume manufacturing processes
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • CATIA V6 Experience
  • Wire harness design experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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