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Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands

San Jose, CA$120k–$250kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Figure, an AI robotics company in San Jose, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop structural components for humanoid robot hands. You'll own the complete design lifecycle from concept through production, collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment with 5 days/week in-office work.

What you'll do

  • Design 3D CAD structural parts meeting load, durability, and manufacturability constraints
  • Conduct structural analysis, FEA, and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs
  • Create GD&T-compliant 2D drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards
  • Prototype, test, and validate structural performance and reliability
  • Partner with manufacturers and supply chain to support production ramp-up and troubleshooting
  • Drive failure analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, testing, and field issues

What they're looking for

  • 3D CAD (CATIA preferred; NX, SolidWorks acceptable)
  • Structural analysis and FEA
  • GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards
  • Material selection and mechanical design
  • Hardware scaling and manufacturing processes
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication
  • Design validation and testing
  • Production and NPI management

Benefits

  • Base salary $120,000–$250,000 annually
  • Full-time position with comprehensive compensation package
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge humanoid robotics
  • Collaborative, fast-paced startup environment
  • Cross-functional team exposure across actuator, sensing, and electronics
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Figure develops advanced humanoid robots powered by AI technology. The company is hiring engineers across mechanical design, firmware development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and security to build and refine its autonomous robotic systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a structural component or assembly you owned end-to-end—from requirements and design tradeoffs through prototyping, validation, and production launch. What were the key challenges?
  • Describe your experience with FEA and structural analysis. How have you used these tools to validate design intent, and have you had to iterate based on analysis results?
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