Apply on Employer Site

Figure · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer - HandsNew

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $250K/yr

3+ years exp

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own complex mechanical modules from concept through production, focusing on design, testing, validation, and scaling hardware to production.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts and assemblies in 3D CAD that meet structural, durability, manufacturability, and industrial design requirements

Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5

Perform tolerance stack-ups and review quality and inspection reports to ensure design intent is met

Prototype, build, and test components / systems to validate performance, reliability, and lifetime requirements

Lead and support testing / validation efforts at the component, module, and system level

Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and systems/integration teams on electromechanical designs

Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to drive designs through NPI and into production

Own and drive Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions (FA/CA) for complex issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field use

Inspect first articles, support build readiness, and continuously support hardware on development platforms

Qualification

3D CAD softwareMechanical systems designEngineering analysis toolsStatistical analysis methodsElectromechanical integrationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

3+ 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 owning and designing complex mechanical systems/modules end-to-end, including requirements definition, design tradeoffs, build, and validation

Experience working across multiple disciplines with competing and strict technical requirements

Experience with engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g., FEA, MATLAB, or equivalent)

Strong understanding of statistical analysis methods (e.g., Cp/Cpk, Design of Experiments (DOE), variance and sensitivity studies) for component- and system-level characterization, validation, and manufacturing readiness

Experience shipping hardware at scale, working with contract manufacturers, supporting NPI builds, and driving complex Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions

Familiarity with electromechanical integration, including sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication interfaces