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Mechanical Engineer, Robot Ecosystem

Figure· Hardware
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San Jose, CA$120k - $180kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing, testing, and implementing hardware components within the robot ecosystem, including CAD design, prototyping, drawings, supplier coordination, and first article inspection.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:3D CADPrototypingGD&TSimulation and analysisElectromechanical integration
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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The future of home help is here

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life.

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