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Figure · 4 months ago

Manufacturing Test Engineer, PCBA

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. They are seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to own PCBA-level test development and validation across all custom electronics, ensuring robust and scalable test systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Own test coverage strategy for all custom PCBAs across the product
Design, validate, and deploy bed-of-nails ICT and FCT test fixtures, working directly with overseas test vendors and fixture houses
Collaborate with electrical and firmware teams to define test hooks, firmware test modes, and diagnostics coverage
Specify and validate test software, including automated test sequencing, result logging, and failure triage
Serve as the test lead on-site at CMs during NPI builds to bring up, debug, and improve test coverage and throughput
Monitor test yield data, drive root cause analysis for failures, and recommend corrective actions
Act as the first line of defense when boards or testers start failing
Ensure test processes scale from EVT through MP, with clear handoff documentation and ongoing vendor support

Qualification

PCBA manufacturing testICTFCT designDFT understandingTest automation frameworksPython programmingDebugging skillsRobotics experienceCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing test, ideally with high-complexity boards and tight timelines
Hands-on experience with ICT and FCT system design, bed-of-nails fixture development, and board-level debug
Strong understanding of DFT (Design for Testability) and how to collaborate with EE/FW teams early in the design cycle
Experience working directly with overseas CMs and test vendors
Familiarity with test automation frameworks, data collection, and reporting tools
Able to read schematics, probe/debug hardware, and communicate clearly across disciplines
Strong proficiency in writing Python for interfacing with real hardware
Willingness to travel overseas 40% of the time

Preferred

Bachelor or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with Altium
CAD experience (EPLAN, Solidworks Electrical, CATIA, etc)
Embedded programming of DSPs, microcontrollers, and FPGAs
Robotics or other high tech industry experience

Company

Figure

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Figure is an AI robotics company that develops autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.85B
Key Investors
Parkway Venture CapitalIntel CapitalBrett Adcock
2025-09-16Series C· $1B
2024-02-24Series B· $675M
2023-07-17Series Unknown· $9M

Leadership Team

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Brett Adcock
Founder
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