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Mechanical Engineer, Arms

Figure· Hardware
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San Jose, CA$120k - $250kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid arms.

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

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

Skills

Required:3D CAD designPrototypingSimulation and analysisDocumentationActuatorsElectromechanical 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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