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Figure · 2 months ago

Hardware Reliability Intern [Summer 2026]

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $45/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. They are seeking a motivated Reliability Test Engineering Intern to contribute to the development and testing of humanoid hardware systems, ensuring that products meet reliability targets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Design and build custom scalable test stations to perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on key robotic sub-assemblies

Develop mechanical and electrical systems incorporating diverse hardware components including, DAQ, communication modules, actuators, and sensors

Facilitate the electromechanical integration of sensors, motors, and controllers, ensuring proper functionality and communication within the system

Generate detailed electrical schematic drawings and wiring diagram documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on hands-on testing, data analysis, and iterative design improvements

Contribute to the root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and control domains

Conduct test-station bring-up and qualification to ensure system robustness, and drive setup improvements to meet testing and data-capture requirements

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRoboticsProgramming PythonProgramming C++Programming CProgramming MATLABCAD SoftwareHands-on Hardware AptitudeAnalytical SkillsPassion for RoboticsVersion Control (Git)Rapid PrototypingManufacturing ProcessesTest Station QualificationLinuxProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Portfolio or website showcasing relevant projects and your role

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical or a related engineering field, with at least two years completed by the start of the internship

Demonstrated hands-on experience designing, building, and testing mechanical or electromechanical prototypes

Familiarity version control (Git) and programming (e.g., Python, C++, C, MATLAB)

Strong hands-on hardware aptitude and a proven ability to take hardware projects from concept to reality

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams

A genuine passion for robotics and hardware development