Figure
Mechanical Engineer - Hands (Compliant Elements)
About this role
Figure, an AI robotics company developing humanoid robots, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced robotic hand components with expertise in soft goods, elastomers, and complex plastics. You will own designs from concept through production, working across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment with 5 days/week in-office collaboration in San Jose.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies in 3D CAD with focus on flexible substrates, overmolding, and grip interfaces
- Create GD&T-compliant 2D drawings and perform tolerance stack-ups for rigid and elastomeric parts
- Prototype, build, and validate components for tactile performance, durability, and lifetime requirements
- Lead testing and validation efforts at component, module, and system levels
- Partner with manufacturers, toolmakers, and quality teams to drive designs through NPI and production scaling
- Own Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions for complex material and molding issues
What they're looking for
- 3D CAD software expertise with complex geometry and surface modeling
- Injection molding design including side actions, lifters, and overmolding
- Elastomers and flexible polymers selection and optimization
- FEA and engineering simulation tools for non-linear materials
- Statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- GD&T and ASME Y14.5 technical drawing standards
- Hardware bring-up and contract manufacturer collaboration
- Electromechanical integration and environmental sealing
Benefits
- Competitive US base salary range: $120,000 - $250,000 annually
- Additional compensation components based on qualifications
- Full-time position with comprehensive benefits package
- Work on cutting-edge humanoid robotics technology
- Collaborative, fast-paced high-tech environment
- End-to-end ownership of complex mechanical systems
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Figure
Figure develops advanced humanoid robots powered by AI technology. The company is hiring engineers across mechanical design, firmware development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and security to build and refine its autonomous robotic systems.
View all jobs at FigureLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a specific softgoods or elastomer product you designed end-to-end—from material selection through production. What tradeoffs did you make, and how did you validate tactile or durability performance?
- Describe your experience with complex injection molding design, particularly overmolding or multi-material parts. How have you collaborated with toolmakers on side actions, lifters, or other advanced mold features?