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Last seen by MeritLog September 1, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

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San Jose, CA

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Figure 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 requirements • Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 • Perform tolerance stack-ups and review quality and inspection reports to ensure design intent is met • Prototype, build, and test components / systems to validate performance, reliability, and lifetime requirements • Lead and support testing / validation efforts at the component, module, and system level • Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and systems/integration teams on electromechanical designs • Partner with supply chain, contract manufacturers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to drive designs through NPI and into production • Own and drive Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions (FA/CA) for complex issues discovered during manufacturing, testing, or field use • Inspect first articles, support build readiness, and continuously support hardware on development platforms Requirements: • 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 owning and designing complex mechanical systems/modules end-to-end, including requirements definition, design tradeoffs, build, and validation • Experience working across multiple disciplines with competing and strict technical requirements • Experience 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 readiness • Experience shipping hardware at scale, working with contract manufacturers, supporting NPI builds, and driving complex Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions • Familiarity with electromechanical integration, including sensors, motors, motor drivers, wire harnesses, and communication interfaces Bonus Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience • Experience in controls, integration, and validation • CATIA V6 Experience The 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.

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