Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to support the Manufacturing Engineering Team with launching, maintaining, and improving assembly lines.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technician-level support for all manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to adhesive dispense systems, 3-axis robot gantries, laser cleaners, laser welders, wirebonders, vision systems, torque tools, custom fixtures, and tooling
• Serve as the first point of contact to troubleshoot issues that arise during production
• Develop and own a full maintenance program, including setting preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring a proper supply of spare parts, and writing standard operating procedures for maintenance
• Write standard operating procedures/work instructions for operation of equipment
• Operate equipment during initial process validation builds
• Train operators and associates on operation of equipment in steady state production
• Support engineering teams with line setup and process validation (e.g., gauge R&R testing, process window qualification, NPI validation builds)
• Support engineering teams on failure root cause investigations
• Support cycle time studies
• Take ownership of implementing equipment/process improvements to improve safety, quality, and throughput 

Requirements: 

• Experience with high tech manufacturing tools and automation
• Occasional travel to equipment vendor locations
• Familiarity with basic tools and facilities equipment such as drills, soldering irons, wire crimping, and compressed air fittings
• Ability to take full ownership of projects with minimal direction from managers
• Respectful work attitude with a championship mindset
• Excellent time management skills and a commitment to punctuality
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with complex equipment
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation and organization
• Ability to lift and transport materials safely (up to 50lbs as required)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working with battery cells
• Experience working with adhesive dispense systems
• Experience working with laser weld equipment
• Background in machining and fabrication
• Forklift or other powered equipment certification (preferred but not required)

The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $40/hr to $65/hr.

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.