Mechanical Engineer - Hands

Mechanical Engineer - HandsFigure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience owning complex mechanical modules from concept through production. The ideal candidate has operated in a high-tech, fast-paced environment, is comfortable driving across multiple stakeholders, and has a strong background in design, testing, validation, and scaling hardware to production. Robotics experience is not required.Responsibilities:Design mechanical parts and assemblies in 3D CAD that meet structural, durability, manufacturability, and industrial design requirementsGenerate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5Perform tolerance stack-ups and review quality and inspection reports to ensure design intent is metPrototype, build, and test components / systems to validate performance, reliability, and lifetime requirementsLead and support testing / validation efforts at the component, module, and system levelCollaborate closely with electrical engineers and systems/integration teams on electromechanical designsPartner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to drive designs through NPI and into productionOwn and drive Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions (FA/CA) for complex issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field useInspect first articles, support build readiness, and continuously support hardware on development platformsRequirements:3+ years of experience in mechanical engineeringBachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar fieldExpert in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometryExperience owning and designing complex mechanical systems/modules end-to-end, including requirements definition, design tradeoffs, build, and validationExperience working across multiple disciplines with competing and strict technical requirementsExperience with engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g., FEA, MATLAB, or equivalent)Strong understanding of statistical analysis methods (e.g., Cp/Cpk, Design of Experiments (DOE), variance and sensitivity studies) for component- and system-level characterization, validation, and manufacturing readinessExperience shipping hardware at scale, working with contract manufacturers, supporting NPI builds, and driving complex Failure Analysis & Corrective ActionsFamiliarity with electromechanical integration, including sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication interfacesBonus Qualifications:5+ years of experienceExperience in controls, integration, and validationCATIA V6 ExperienceThe US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 annually.The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.