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Mechanical Engineer - All Levels

Figure· Hardware
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San Jose, CA$120k - $250kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous humanoid robots. This role focuses on designing, testing, and implementing hardware components for our humanoid robots, from 3D CAD design to prototyping, validation, and supplier coordination.

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, wire routing.
  • Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Work with our GSM team to pick a supplier and order parts.
  • Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms.

Qualifications

  • 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 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 actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal.
  • Experience with electromechanical integration, such as sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication buses.

Skills

Required:Mechanical designPrototypingGD&TSimulation & analysisActuators experienceElectromechanical integration
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Figure

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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