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Senior Equipment Engineer

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Software Engineering
San Jose, CA, USA
USD 140k-175k / year
Posted on Jun 5, 2025

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 Senior Equipment Engineer to select, install and scale our manufacturing equipment for our proto line.

Responsibilities:

  • Select and scale equipment necessary for assembling our robots on the manufacturing line
  • Detailed machine design and creation of machine layouts
  • Create new tooling and fixtures for aiding in assembly to be used on the manufacturing line
  • Contribute to make vs. buy decisions on the assembly process
  • Work with facilities team to spec building requirements to handle new equipment
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering team to aid in DFM and DFMEA
  • Perform data analysis to understand machine metrics

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
  • Expert knowledge of manual and automated assembly techniques
  • Strong understanding of BOM, DFMs, manufacturing process, process validation, a assembly techniques and cost reduction techniques
  • Familiarity with modern machine controls including PLCs and pneumatic systems
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, and optimization
  • Expert in 3D CAD software
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Bonus Qualifications:

  • CATIA V6 experience
  • Robotics or other high tech industry experience
  • Statistical analysis experience

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 – $175,000 annually.

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.