Manufacturing Engineer

About the Position

Manufacturing Engineer

San Jose, CA

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to design our build process for scaling our robot fleet.

Responsibilities

• Set up the internal build line to manufacture module-level and full robot system assemblies.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and design for assembly principles are incorporated.
• Qualify vendors for piece part and assembly-level manufacturing.
• Set up end-of-line design validation testing and in-process QC checks.
• Develop fixturing to support the assembly.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Expert knowledge of manual and automated assembly techniques.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including implementation, integration, and optimization.
• Expert in 3D CAD software.
• Specify and procure manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures required for production.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Bonus Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field.
• CATIA V6 experience.
• Robotics or other high-tech industry experience.

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $250,000 per year. 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.

About the Company

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.