Mechanical Engineer Intern [Winter 2027]
Figure· Internships
San Jose, CA$40/hr - $45/hrinternPosted 10mo ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineering Intern role at Figure, an AI robotics company developing autonomous humanoid robots. The internship focuses on designing, testing, and implementing hardware components for the humanoid robot, targeted at students in their final year or recent graduates on track to complete by end of 2026 or the following year.
Responsibilities
- Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factors, and durability requirements.
- Build and test prototypes to validate mechanical concepts and performance.
- Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure tight tolerances and proper fits.
- Design and build test stands; support mechanical engineering and systems integration teams with hands-on testing.
- Inspect first articles, track part quality, and continuously support parts on robot development platforms.
- Support electromechanical integration, including components such as sensors and motors.
Qualifications
- Portfolio or website of relevant projects and your role is required.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field, having completed at least two years by the start of the internship.
- Experience using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry.
- Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical prototypes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with hardware projects.
- Ability to write and maintain clean documentation throughout the design process.
- Passion for robotics and hardware development.
Skills
Required:3D CAD designPrototyping and testingGD&TDocumentation
Benefits
- The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
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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