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Commercial Technician (Night Shift)

Figure· Commercial Operations
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San Jose, CA$40k - $65kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Commercial Technician role on a night shift at Figure, an AI robotics company, focused on building and maintaining custom work cells to replicate client facilities. Night team operates largely independently and hands off progress to day shift. Fully on-site in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all work cell equipment, including conveyors, drives, motors, sensors, safety devices, and controls, to minimize downtime.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on conveyor systems, motors, and drives (VFDs).
  • Install, align, calibrate, and verify sensors and safety devices (light curtains, photo eyes, volume sensors), confirming safe operation after any repair or adjustment.
  • Troubleshoot control systems, including PLCs and Raspberry Pi devices, from I/O and wiring faults to program backups and basic software or connectivity issues.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and diagnose faults.
  • Log repairs, root causes, and parts used.
  • Assemble precision mechanical components to meet project specifications.
  • Provide feedback to the engineering and prototyping team.
  • Perform repairs and modifications on mechanical assemblies.
  • Document assembly processes and any modifications made.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Communicate issues and updates promptly to relevant teams.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics to ensure accurate assembly.
  • Assemble and integrate electrical components into PLC terminal cabinets.
  • Install wiring and components within automation cabinets.
  • Conduct testing of assembled fixtures and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Document assembly processes and any modifications made.
  • Provide feedback to the engineering and prototyping team.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Communicate issues and updates promptly to relevant teams.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience as a technician in a related field.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial automation equipment, such as conveyors, motors, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Working knowledge of 3-phase power, motor control circuits, and PLC I/O troubleshooting.
  • High level understanding of precision measuring equipment and/or electrical assembly and integration.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound judgment calls overnight.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficient in Google Suite or similar.
  • Able to consistently work the night shift schedule.

Skills

Required:Troubleshooting and repair of industrial automation equipmentElectrical schematics interpretationPLC and control systems troubleshootingMechanical assembly and fabricationDocumentation and reportingCommunication and teamwork
Last updated Oct 14, 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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