Mechanical Engineer, Softgoods/Plastics

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 headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to own softgoods and plastic parts.

Responsibilities:

• Design parts in 3D CAD that satisfy load conditions, industrial design form factor, and durability requirements.

• Work closely with industrial designer to execute on the vision and form of the system.

• Own the industrial design robot buck, keep up to date with latest files from our engineers and communicate with suppliers.

• Design injection molded plastic parts with Class A surfaces.

• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

• Inspect first articles, build test stands, and continuously support part on robot development platforms. 

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.

• Experience working with industrial design departments.

• 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 with high volume manufacturing processes specifically injection molding and die cutting.

• Experience designing and building prototypes.

• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes. 

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experienced with simulation and analysis methodology (FEA, MATLAB etc.)

• Experience working with contract manufacturers.

• Experience with fabric manufacturing.

• CATIA V6 Experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $180,000 per year.

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.