Mechanical Engineer, Structures - Robot Hands

About this role

Figure, an AI robotics company in San Jose, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop structural components for humanoid robot hands. You'll own the complete design lifecycle from concept through production, collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment with 5 days/week in-office work.

What you'll do

• Design 3D CAD structural parts meeting load, durability, and manufacturability constraints
• Conduct structural analysis, FEA, and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs
• Create GD&T-compliant 2D drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Prototype, test, and validate structural performance and reliability
• Partner with manufacturers and supply chain to support production ramp-up and troubleshooting
• Drive failure analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, testing, and field issues

What they're looking for

• 3D CAD (CATIA preferred; NX, SolidWorks acceptable)
• Structural analysis and FEA
• GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards
• Material selection and mechanical design
• Hardware scaling and manufacturing processes
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Design validation and testing
• Production and NPI management

Benefits

• Base salary $120,000–$250,000 annually
• Full-time position with comprehensive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge humanoid robotics
• Collaborative, fast-paced startup environment
• Cross-functional team exposure across actuator, sensing, and electronics