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Mechanical Engineer, New Graduate

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. 

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and implement key hardware components for our humanoid. 

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

Requirements: 

  • Able to start between April and July of 2025
  • 0-2 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.

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Experience with high volume manufacturing processes
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • CATIA V6 Experience
  • Wire harness design experience

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