Mechanical Engineer, BotQ Equipment

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 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
• 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
• 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 – $200,000 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.